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Governance Lead (Paternity Backfill)

FCA

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27 Mar 2026 at 14:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has successfully awarded a consultancy contract to B2E Consulting Solutions Ltd for the Governance Lead position, specifically for paternity leave backfill. This procurement, classified under procurement consultancy services (CPV code 79418000), took place in London, United Kingdom. The process utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and has reached the award stage, with the award notice published on 27th March 2026. The contract period will commence on 31st March 2026 and extend to 7th August 2026, with a contract value of £95,000.

This tender reflects opportunities in the consultancy industry, specifically targeting procurement consultancy services. With a contract awarded to B2E Consulting Solutions Ltd, businesses proficient in consultancy work for government entities, particularly those experienced in backfill roles during parental leaves, can find growth prospects in similar contracts. Although this tender does not cater to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), it opens competitive avenues for established consultancies with the credentials to operate within government frameworks and provide specialised backfill resources.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Governance Lead (Paternity Backfill)

Notice Description

Consultancy support for paternity leave

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2daa32ab-c4d5-49a1-812f-0d3011439238
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61ba4c14-85a0-4741-9330-4cf39a83623a
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

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 7 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

B2E CONSULTING SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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