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08 Jul 2026 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) initiated a procurement process titled "Strategic API Programme Manager" under the industry category of IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This procurement, valued at approximately £490,000 GBP, utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 16 February 2026, with a contract period from 1 March 2026 to 31 January 2027. Located in London, UK, the procurement process is in the award stage as of the last update on 8 July 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT consulting and software development, particularly those capable of providing strategic management services in API programmes. While the contract was not specifically aimed at SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses with relevant expertise and scale, similar to the successful supplier MYPROTEUS LTD, are well-suited to capitalise on such opportunities, supporting further growth in these sectors.

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Notice Title

Strategic API Programme Manager

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is for the supplier to provide a Strategic API Programme Manager

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ed3b214-cf7a-451e-9e63-0bc9a87bfec2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c884138c-3ce9-4551-b5e7-3f0b22ecf534
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£490,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£483,360 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

MYPROTEUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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