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Partner Resource - Vulnerability Analyst

Financial Conduct Authority

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13 Aug 2026 at 07:21

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Summary of the contracting process

FCA procured vulnerability analysis services through a partner resource arrangement. The role is for a Vulnerability Analyst who combines analytical expertise with communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams, drive remediation activity and improve the organisation’s overall security posture. This is a specialist computer support and consultancy service, classified under CPV 72600000. The requirement sits within the services category and was to be delivered in London, United Kingdom, at FCA’s address in Endeavour Square, London E20 1JN. The work focuses on identifying and analysing vulnerabilities, communicating findings effectively, coordinating with relevant teams and supporting action to address security weaknesses.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender deadline was 1 April 2026 at 12:00. FCA awarded the requirement to SOFTCAT LTD - FCA on 10 April 2026 for £80,000. The estimated procurement value was between £70,000 and £80,000. The contract period ran from 13 April 2026 to 3 July 2026. The recorded award was active. This was a single requirement rather than a lot-based award. The process was assessed as unsuitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and for voluntary, community and social enterprises. The procurement used a framework route rather than an open competition.

This requirement indicates demand from FCA for specialist vulnerability analysis delivered by a partner resource, with the ability to work across organisational teams. A credible future supplier would need strong analytical capability in identifying and assessing security vulnerabilities, together with the communication skills to explain findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. It would also need to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and support remediation rather than only produce assessments. Experience of driving remediation activity and improving an organisation’s overall security posture would be directly relevant. Suppliers should be able to operate through the relevant framework call-off route and demonstrate the capacity to provide an individual or resource with this combination of technical analysis, collaboration and security improvement skills.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Partner Resource - Vulnerability Analyst

Notice Description

The Vulnerability Analyst will combine analytical expertise with effective communication and collaboration skills to engage cross-functional teams, drive remediation efforts, and enhance the organization's overall security posture.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-322d12de-86e0-4b93-a0d4-cb15e8137f6f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d68345e-b7a1-4b6d-8d79-fb4195eae264
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 3 Jul 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
Financial Conduct Authority
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
Postcode Area
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

Softcat Plc

Further Information

Notice Documents

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