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title: "Procurement and implementation of a data quality tool"
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# Procurement and implementation of a data quality tool

Buyer: FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23bf0657-db97-4e68-b4ea-df05a0e24fe0

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## Summary

The Financial Ombudsman Service is seeking to award a contract for the procurement and implementation of a data quality tool. This tender is currently in the active stage and will end on 10 January 2020. The contract, valued at £750,000, will cover a period of three years with an option for two one-year extensions. The primary location for service delivery is London, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the "Software package and information systems" category, and the method used is an open procedure above the threshold.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses that specialise in data quality solutions, software development, and IT support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with expertise in data governance, data validation, and analytics, would be well-suited to compete. The ongoing maintenance requirements throughout the contract duration, including annual licensing and technical support, further enhance the prospects for firms looking to establish long-term partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

The Financial Ombudsman Service is looking to award a 3 year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years in annual increments. For the procurement, implementation and maintenance of a data quality solution (tool). The solution must have the following functionality (but not limited to) : (a) Profile data which is the examination and analysis of data. (b) Discover, quantify and prioritise data quality issues. (c) Identify duplicate records. (d) Cleanse, enhance and validate data. (e) Monitor data quality across all the Ombudsman's systems. (f) Report on the quality of data through dashboards, operational alerts and data quality reports. (g) manage a data glossary, data lineage and data models (solution dependent). (h) Undertake data governance functions such as ensuring the availability, usability, integrity and security of the data to be effective. On-going maintenance throughout the term of the contract will include annual licensing and all relevant system and technical support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00d675a8-e1ef-465a-b71e-e662411807fe |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 May 2020 - 7 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 9SR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2019 at 09:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00d675a8-e1ef-465a-b71e-e662411807fe
- 2 Dec 2019 at 16:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00d675a8-e1ef-465a-b71e-e662411807fe
- 2 Dec 2019 at 16:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00d675a8-e1ef-465a-b71e-e662411807fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00d675a8-e1ef-465a-b71e-e662411807fe
  4th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procurement.financial-ombudsman.org.uk/web/login.html
  Link to e-sourcing portal

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