Award

SASE Licences and Support Services

THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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Award

30 Dec 2025 at 16:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by The Financial Conduct Authority, focused on acquiring SASE Licences and Support Services, a project within the software package and information systems industry. The procurement, located in London, United Kingdom, has progressed through to the award stage. The contract is set for implementation from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028. This selective procurement method was structured as a call-off from an existing framework agreement, with a minimum value of £5,000,000. The tender process concluded on 25th April 2025, and the award to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd was activated on 23rd July 2025. The awarded contract is valued at £5,024,104.34.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large businesses operating in the IT service provision sector, especially those capable of delivering complex software solutions and support services. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses expand their government portfolio and establish long-term relationships with influential public bodies like The Financial Conduct Authority. While this particular contract is not geared towards small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), large corporations with robust infrastructure and comprehensive IT expertise are well-suited to pursue similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SASE Licences and Support Services

Notice Description

The aim of the contract is for the supplier to provide SASE related licences and support in order to help the organisation implement its technology roadmap

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52690a1a-b091-4b84-96d0-745d5551f2ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f874e25-a902-48f3-97c3-40ab1228b372
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,024,104 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2028 2-3 years
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
THE 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
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

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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