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Specialist data science resource.

FCA

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23 Feb 2026 at 10:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), based in London, has completed the procurement process for the provision of specialist data science consultancy services, specifically a Data Scientist, to support their programme. The procurement, classified under Business and Management Consultancy Services, followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract has been awarded to BDO LLP for a total value of £148,590. The tender period concluded on 3 February 2026, with the contract commencing on 2 March 2026 and running until 28 August 2026, as per the active award announced on 16 February 2026.

This contract opens up significant opportunities for firms in the consultancy and data science sectors, particularly those experienced in delivering high-level consultancy services within the financial industry. While the procurement process was selective, targeting specific frameworks, it underscores the potential for businesses to engage with prestigious organisations like the FCA by building expertise and developing strategic alignments within approved frameworks. Such collaborations can bolster credentials within business and management consultancy services, fostering growth and expansion in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist data science resource.

Notice Description

Provision of a Data Scientist to deliver consultancy support to a programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05114c42-a55b-4870-98de-14b718200e87
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f850aba-c6d6-429c-8d9c-6df6053e8de9
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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£148,590 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£148,590 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 28 Aug 2026 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
FCA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
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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