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Phase 2 of Section 166

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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16 Jul 2025 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority has awarded a contract for the "Phase 2 of Section 166," focusing on business and management consultancy services. This procurement exercise, completed under a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, involves work in London, United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 16th May 2025 and is set to conclude by 31st July 2025, with a contract value totalling £193,860. The tender, under the main procurement category of services, was facilitated with a tender period concluding on 18th February 2025 and was awarded to Pathlight Associates.

This award presents a prime example of business growth potential within regulatory and consultancy environments. Businesses specialising in consultancy, particularly those with expertise in financial regulation and management, would find such tenders highly beneficial for portfolio expansion. Despite the contract's non-suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, larger consultancy firms could leverage similar opportunities by aligning within framework agreements utilised by the Financial Conduct Authority.

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Notice Title

Phase 2 of Section 166

Notice Description

Carry out Phase 2 of a skilled persons report

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e23d6bc-f161-4086-b9d5-b2e60cd5391a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70ab35cd-c607-4567-a410-d568b3d09e47
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£193,860 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£193,860 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
15 May 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 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 CROSS
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

PATHLIGHT ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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