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title: "Smarter Working - Headsets"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5b77a82d-9503-4cb1-866a-d4cfb5947021"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE"
published: "2020-04-24"
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# Smarter Working - Headsets

Buyer: FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b77a82d-9503-4cb1-866a-d4cfb5947021

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## Summary

The Financial Ombudsman Service has completed a procurement process for "Smarter Working - Headsets," aimed at acquiring 600 telephone headsets, with a total contract value of £46,099. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified under CPV code 32551300. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation, which requires suppliers to respond by the tender end date of 14 January 2020. The contract period was set from 16 January 2020 to 27 January 2020, and the project location is in London, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those that provide telecommunications equipment and related goods. As the procurement was structured for a limited competitive environment, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage. Businesses with expertise in headset technology and capacity to supply large quantities efficiently would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts of this nature within the public sector.

## Notice

Contract award notice for 600 headsets

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c157574-7e15-44c3-9d3e-cec24e7f10ff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2020 - 27 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,099 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,099 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32551300 - Telephone headsets

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2020 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c157574-7e15-44c3-9d3e-cec24e7f10ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c157574-7e15-44c3-9d3e-cec24e7f10ff
  24th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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