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09 Jul 2026 at 07:28

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) focused on acquiring "Email Security Licences" within the IT services industry category. The contract is situated in London, United Kingdom, with the postal code E20 1JN. The procurement is complete, with an award noted on 20th October 2025, following a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period begins on 3rd November 2025 and concludes on 4th November 2026, with a total awarded value of £143,304. This process reached the award stage, and the announcement was published on 9th July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering software development, consulting, and internet security solutions. Large-scale companies, like COMPUTACENTER (UK) LTD, which won the contract, will benefit from engaging in such procurement processes that require email security solutions. While this particular tender is not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, enterprises with frameworks in place for selective procurement methods can potentially leverage similar opportunities to expand their service offerings and enhance business growth within this sector.

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Notice Title

Email Security Licences

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is for the supplier to provide email security licences

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4eede658-8625-4450-9925-7f6b9ee90726
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53ef12eb-e2b3-49e1-866d-8e09f1a23d8c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£143,304 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20258 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 4 Nov 2026 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
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

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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