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FSCS555 Board Evaluation

FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LIMITED

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31 Oct 2025 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme Limited (FSCS) has concluded a procurement process for the "FSCS555 Board Evaluation" project, classified under the industry category of business and management consultancy services. The process, which reached the award stage on 30th September 2025, engaged Manchester Square Partners LLP as the supplier through a direct, single tender action. The contract, valued at £60,000, is set to begin on 1st October 2025 and will terminate on 30th September 2026. The project location is London, United Kingdom, aligning with the FSCS's compliance with the Corporate Governance Code requiring evaluations every three years.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in governance and board evaluations, particularly those classified as SMEs and VCSEs. The direct procurement method facilitated an efficient engagement process for qualified consultants, underlining the potential for similar entities to secure business with large-scale organisations like the FSCS. Such tenders are particularly advantageous for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in consultancy services within financial services, as they offer tailored project experiences in adherence to corporate governance standards.

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Notice Title

FSCS555 Board Evaluation

Notice Description

FSCS is seeking to appoint a Provider to undertake an external Board evaluation. Following the Corporate Governance Code this exercise must be done every three years and reported in the annual report and accounts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4fe7d796-cf73-4d2c-9def-d791c833f3b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5777565f-c557-4ed3-afd4-643b27b65cc9
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 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

MANCHESTER SQUARE PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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