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Award

03 Jul 2026 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the API Platform, managed by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has reached the award stage, with the process being initiated as a tender. The requirement is for 40 licences related to the IT services industry, specifically consulting, software development, and support, and includes subscription services. This tender falls under the CPV codes 72000000 and 79980000. The procurement method employed was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The project, valued at £35,972.16, is located in London, UK, with the contract term from 24 April 2026 to 24 April 2027. The award was made to INSIGHT DIRECT (UK) LTD on 21 April 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in API platforms, to expand their portfolios and establish relationships with the FCA. SMEs can find this opportunity particularly suited to them, given the tender's suitability criteria. Participating businesses should have the capability to provide comprehensive API solutions, including design, testing, documentation, and monitoring. By securing such contracts, companies can strengthen their market presence and demonstrate their expertise in handling sophisticated IT projects for renowned organisations such as the FCA.

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Notice Title

API Platform

Notice Description

Requirement for 40 x licences for API platform to design, test, document, and monitor APIs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e07cdd6-745e-4aa1-8c91-df06b376a579
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5f72e18-f7c2-46ee-acf7-6f7faa53e36b
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,972 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,972 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2026 - 24 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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