UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

NOTE: This notice was updated on 27 September 2022 for the following reason: Please note the estimated value band has been amended to £10k to £25k(FSCS has a small architecture function that supports the construction and delivery of FSCS' IT and business strategies, as well as supporting change management, managing and promoting design principles and, monitoring and proactively managing the technology landscape of FSCS. In service of the final point of guiding FSCS' technology landscape, FSCS maintains several lists of systems and how they support the delivery of FSCS' capabilities. This are rendered as diagrams to represent the technology services and used to support the creation of FSCS' IT roadmap. This process of combining this technology estate data and presenting it diagrammatically is mostly manual and time consuming. FSCS is looking for technology options that might support this process to increase the capacity of their architecture function.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The value inserted is estimated and is a mandatory field that must be inserted in publishing this notice.

NOTE: This notice was updated on 24 October 2022 for the following reason: Section 12 - Other Notice Please note the correction in relation to "Period of Work Start" and Period of Work End" dates. These have been corrected as follows: Period of Work Start - 06th February 2023 Period of Work End - 24th March 2023(The FSCS is seeking to appoint a contractor to deliver small works in relation to office space reconfiguration. The Contractor will be expected to deliver the small works project using a design and build project approach as detailed in this ITT. Using the FSCS floorplate CAD plan (Appendix A) the contractor will propose the removal of no more than eight desks located in the Customer, Data, Intelligence and Technology zones to accommodate a new Concentration Room. The Contractor is required to propose furniture for the new Concentration Room. The Contractor is required to enhance the acoustic performance of the existing Broadcast Room, relocate the power and data floor box, and amend the glazing manifestation. The Contractor will complete decoration, electrical and data cabling works in the existing Concentration Space 03 Moorgate to allow FSCS to convert this room to a meeting room facility. The Contractor will replace existing light units in the Customer Zone and Data, Intelligence and Technology Zone with new LED light units (to replicate existing People Office light units). Using the FSCS CAD floor plan (Appendix A) the Contractor is required to propose the location of 5 x new recycling units to be located appropriately across the floorplate. Each recycling unit will include 3 waste streams to be confirmed by FSCS. The Contractor will be required to work with IVC the FSCS audio and visual system contractor who will install hybrid meeting technology in new rooms, as directed by FSCS. The FSCS office at Beaufort House is operational each Monday to Friday and works associated with the project cannot be completed during this timeframe. However, to accelerate the completion of works on the floorplate FSCS propose to close the office on Friday 10th February to allow the contractor a long weekend to complete the works. The FSCS requires JCT Minor Works Building (Public Sector) 2016 terms and conditions for this contract. Following completion of the project FSCS have reserved Monday 24th March 2023 to meet with the contractor for the purpose of reviewing project delivery success against the specification and reviewing the completion of snagging works. The Contractor is to manage the sub-contractors noted within Appendix B to ensure project delivery in accordance with current Health and Safety and Building Regulations. The Contractor is required to engage Beaufort House building management to plan and implement a waste disposal plan avoiding disruption to other tenanted firms daily activities. The new FSCS areas to be created are: •A new Concentration Room. •A new 03 Moorgate meeting room facility. •LED lighting across the Core 1 area. •Five new recycling units.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Estimated value Instead of: £1,000,000 Read: £1,900,000 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.Prospective tenderers are invited to a Supplier Briefing where FSCS will be able to expand on their requirements, the procurement process and prospective tenderers will be able to ask questions. The Briefing will be held via MS Teams on 12th December @ 1400hrs. Details will be included in the Tender pack Provision of strategic market research services to include brand & communications research, customer experience research & design and policy and stakeholder research (Lot 1) and in-house market research (Lot 2).

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Instead of: 05/01/2023 Time: 14:00 Read: 19/01/2023 Time: 14:00 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.Prospective tenderers are invited to a Supplier Briefing where FSCS will be able to expand on their requirements, the procurement process and prospective tenderers will be able to ask questions. The Briefing will be held via MS Teams on 12th December @ 1400hr Provision of strategic market research services to include brand & communications research, customer experience research & design and policy and stakeholder research (Lot 1) and in-house market research (Lot 2).

NOTE: This notice was updated on 28 June 2023 for the following reason: FSCS have decided to extend the tender deadline date to 2pm on 7th July 2023(FSCS require an expert insurance auditor to help ensure 3rd party claims handling agents are meeting appropriate standards. This will involve undertaking detailed reviews of claims files and related records to evaluate the performance of said 3rd party claims handling agents.)

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: II.1.1)Title Instead of: FSCS467 Supply of Temporary and Permanent Services - Prior Information Notice Read: FSCS467 Supply of Temporary and Permanent Personnel Services - Prior Information Notice Place of text to be modified: II.1.4 Instead of: FSCS are planning a pre-market engagement event w/c 07th September ahead of issuing the contract notice within a few weeks soon after Read: FSCS are planning a pre-market engagement event w/c 07th October ahead of issuing the contract notice within a few weeks soon after Other additional information: Please note the correct date for the pre-market engagement event is w/c 07th October. Further information is available in the original Find a Tender Notice 2024/S 000-030698. FSCS is planning to go to market to procure two master vendor arrangements - one responsible for our Claims Handler roles (both permanent and contractors) and one which would be responsible for the recruitment of all other vacancies (permanent and contractors). FSCS are open to procuring one master vendor who can fully meet the requirements of all vacancies at FSCS, across the broad range of skillsets required and at all levels and pay grades. FSCS already has a specialist recruitment framework for executive and non-executive roles. The new master vendor framework will be in addition to this arrangement and will therefore not include executive and non-executive roles. The services will include supporting a FSCS's People Team to attract, recruit and retain candidates with the right blend of skills, qualifications, experience, knowledge, and attitude into the right roles and in the right place to deliver on the Scheme's strategy. The services must include the smooth transition from our existing master vendor arrangement. It is proposed that procurement documents will be published beginning of November 2024, with a new contract commencement date from July 2025. FSCS are planning a pre-market engagement event w/c 07th September ahead of issuing the contract notice within a few weeks soon after. If you would be interested in attending, please e-mail Jean.Mutudza@fscs.org.uk. During this event we hope to share with the market our current thinking for the new contract in terms of a new, fit for purpose recruitment model for the future. We will cover the scope of services and provide historical context and drivers for the new model. It is an opportunity for the market to challenge FSCS's thinking and for FSCS to gather invaluable insights to shape the final tender documentation. The event will include a Question and Answer section, however attendees can also respond to questions via the portal after the event. The deadline for suppliers who may want to respond to questions posed by FSCS during the event via the portal will be 14th October 2024 @ 12pm. FSCS will share summary outputs of the event with prospective tenderers when the formal procurement documents are publis

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Estimated Value Instead of: Estimated Value excluding VAT 480,000 Read: Estimated Value excluding VAT 240,000 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Provision of salary benchmarking services on an ongoing basis with an initial one-off consultancy project to review FSCS's current approach and propose how the service can continue to support the ongoing evolution and health of the organisation going forward. The outcomes sought are: •Recommendations on the 'health' of the organisation and the roles within it; •a fair and transparent job framework which meets the requirements of the organisation; •a Pay Progression Model; •salary benchmarks for all roles against the appropriate markets; •a Remuneration Policy and processes that underpins and aligns with the organisation's aims and, objectives; •access to robust, quality salary and benefits market benchmarks; •access to guidance and advice on all matters relating to job evaluation, salary, and benefits; •reduced risk of people leaving because of pay and benefits.

NOTE: This notice was updated on 31 January 2025 for the following reason: The deadline date for submissions is 21st February at 14:00(FSCS are relocating to a new central London office and FSCS therefore require design and build fit out services to procure their new premises. The project will include the full CAT-B fit out of a circa 10,000 - 20,0000 sq ft of Central London office space, procured under a JCT Design and Build 2024. This will include design and installation of all typical mechanical and electrical equipment for an office, supply and install of desks, chairs and IT desktop equipment, partitioning, break-out areas and some cellularised spaces. The project will include the installation of a communications room that will include fire protection systems, air conditioning systems, leak detection, UPS and a potential standby generator to be located in an area to be confirmed with the landlord. The requirement for a stand by generator will be confirmed within the ITT.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.Please note this is a below threshold tender process.