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Skilled person review on conflicts of interest

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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13 Aug 2025 at 08:56

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has completed a procurement process for a "Skilled person review on conflicts of interest" under the industry category of business and management consultancy and related services, classified with the CPV code 79400000. This procurement took place in London, United Kingdom, and progressed through a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The value of the awarded contract is £214,950. The tender period concluded on 16 April 2025, and the contract period ran from 3 July 2025 to 28 August 2025. The award stage was reached on 13 August 2025, with BDO LLP identified as the supplier for this opportunity.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in business and management consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in managing conflicts of interest. Although the opportunity was not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with established frameworks for handling such complex reviews can benefit from participating in similar tenders. Companies that are prepared to engage in framework agreements or possess a competitive edge in consultancy services will find their strengths align well with procurement opportunities like this one offered by the FCA.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Skilled person review on conflicts of interest

Notice Description

A skilled person review is required within the firm for the management of conflicts of interest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03ed1e11-35fa-4fce-ac96-da0d38af4946
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fc508ee-c26d-4fe9-a5e7-849c8d515e5f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£214,950 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£214,950 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2025 - 28 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STRATFORD CROSS
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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