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Cultural Development Initiative

FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LIMITED

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22 Sep 2025 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme Limited has completed a procurement process titled "Cultural Development Initiative," under the industry category of human resources management consultancy services. Based in London, UK, this initiative was executed through a direct procurement method under a single tender action, given its value was below the threshold. The procurement process concluded with the award to Coode Associates Ltd on 12th August 2025, and the contract is active from 3rd September 2025 to 31st July 2026. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 15th August 2025, indicating a well-defined planning and award stage.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for consultancy firms, especially those focusing on cultural assessments within the human resources sector. The project is tailored for SMEs and organisations with expertise in strategic renewal processes, offering a contract valued at £149,500. Firms operating within or looking to expand their services in London will find this venture particularly beneficial for business growth. Additionally, involvement in such a strategic project can provide significant leverage and visibility for consultancies aiming to strengthen their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Cultural Development Initiative

Notice Description

FSCS is embarking on a five-year strategic renewal and is engaging the services of a Consultancy firm to carry out cultural assessment service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-340560fc-468d-418d-9962-655517f01bed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee699c5b-e5f2-4278-b2bd-4c1e72f145d7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£149,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 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 SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3A 7QU
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Portsoken
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COODE ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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