Early Market Engagement - Workplace Adjustments & Health and Safety - FOS

FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE LIMITED

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Planning

18 Jun 2026 at 12:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Ombudsman Service Limited, a sub-central government authority based in London, is initiating an early market engagement process under the title "Early Market Engagement - Workplace Adjustments & Health and Safety - FOS". This procurement is currently in the planning stage, aiming to gather insights for potential future procurement related to workplace adjustments and health and safety services. Interested suppliers are invited to complete a Market Engagement Questionnaire by 2nd July 2026. The process will involve a series of market capability analyses, exploring managed service models, equipment provision, and potential delivery options. Relevant discussions may occur the week commencing 13th July 2026 via Microsoft Teams, as part of the engagement process.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in office equipment and supplies, health training services, and office furniture, especially those offering managed service models and technical support. It emphasises the involvement of small and medium enterprises and offers insights on market capabilities and commercial appetite, allowing suppliers to potentially shape the future tender specifications. The procurement is positioned to require value-added services alongside digital platforms, making it well-suited for businesses that can deliver comprehensive solutions within the United Kingdom. The full communication and detailed engagement outline can be accessed via the Financial Ombudsman Service's eSourcing tool.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Early Market Engagement - Workplace Adjustments & Health and Safety - FOS

Notice Description

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) is undertaking pre-market engagement to inform the development of a potential future procurement for Workplace Adjustments and Health & Safety requirements. This notice invites suppliers with experience in the provision and delivery of Workplace Adjustments and Health & Safety services, including associated digital platforms and value-added services, to participate in a Request for Information (RFI). As this engagement is at an early stage, FOS is not yet in a position to estimate the value of any future contract. The purpose of this engagement is to gather insight into: Market capability Managed service models and delivery options Equipment provision and supply chains Technical support and training Commercial appetite This exercise is intended to inform the potential future requirement only. It does not constitute a procurement or an invitation to tender, does not involve any supplier selection or evaluation, and does not commit FOS to commencing a procurement process or awarding a contract.

Planning Information

Interested suppliers are invited to complete a Market Engagement Questionnaire based on the accompanying brief and submit responses by 2nd July 2026. Where helpful, FOS may invite some suppliers to take part in clarification discussions relating to their questionnaire responses. If required, these sessions are expected to take place w/c 13th July 2026 via Microsoft Teams. The questionaire and accommpanying brief can be accessed via our eSourcing tool Jaggaer here: https://procurement.financial-ombudsman.org.uk. Registration is required on the portal in order to access the prospectus and questionaire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b80e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057555-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

30190000 - Various office equipment and supplies

39130000 - Office furniture

80561000 - Health training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 9SR
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

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