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title: "Specialist Services Framework - Request for Information"
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# Specialist Services Framework - Request for Information

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2eca97b4-4283-4d5a-94a8-341743e69aae

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## Summary

BiP Solutions Limited, based in London, is actively seeking market feedback via a Request for Information (RFI) to establish a 'Specialist Services' framework. This procurement is categorised under 'Financial and Insurance Services' and aims to facilitate rapid access to specialised expertise and support, particularly in emerging areas. The RFI was published on 22nd October 2024, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 8th November 2024. The framework's contract period is projected to start on 1st August 2025 and end on 31st July 2029. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, and the process is being conducted through an open procedure above the threshold. Services are expected to be available to both the UK and international locations including various territories and countries worldwide.

This RFI presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies with expertise in financial and insurance services who can deliver specialised technical knowledge, operational support, and resource augmentation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the buying organisation is interested in understanding market capabilities and engagement levels. Businesses with a strong track record in delivering high-quality, on-demand specialist services stand to benefit from this framework, providing them a platform to expand their portfolios and engage with a broad array of emerging and complex financial service needs.

## Notice

FSCS is seeking to create a 'Specialist Services' framework to provide quick access to specialist expertise and support on an as-needed basis, with services including, but not limited to, specialist technical knowledge and advice, operationalising new rules, and resource augmentation - including in emerging and new areas of work not currently covered by FSCS. FSCS is undertaking an RFI to receive feedback and information from the market for provision of the services sought that will assist FSCS in its options analysis. The objectives for FSCS are to: *Gauge interest from the market to an FSCS framework *Understand market capability across the areas identified as being within scope. *Understand the expectations on FSCS in respect of ongoing engagement during the framework term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a1031d9-30c4-4526-a5e7-ad9876fc061d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC3A 7QU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Portsoken |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2024 at 14:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a1031d9-30c4-4526-a5e7-ad9876fc061d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a1031d9-30c4-4526-a5e7-ad9876fc061d
  22nd October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Financial-and-insurance-services./Y8FQHN8N49
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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