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Cyber security resourcing and ad-hoc technical support

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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08 Jun 2026 at 11:50

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority, located in London, initiated a procurement process titled "Cyber security resourcing and ad-hoc technical support." This tender falls under the IT services industry category, with a CPV classification of 72000000, encompassing consulting, software development, internet, and support services. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The total value of the procurement is £5,000,000 GBP. Key dates include the tender period which ended on 30th June 2025, and the contract period started on 1st December 2025, running through to 30th November 2028. The procurement has reached the award stage with the award notice published on 8th June 2026.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large companies within the IT industry, capable of delivering comprehensive cybersecurity resourcing and technical support services. The selected supplier for this contract is SOFTCAT LTD, demonstrating that enterprises with established capabilities in providing IT support and services are well-positioned to compete for such opportunities. Although the tender is not specifically accommodating SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale firms with competencies in related IT services are likely to benefit from engaging with this procurement opportunity. This contract is a significant project aligned with the framework of the call-off agreement, providing a stable, long-term business opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cyber security resourcing and ad-hoc technical support

Notice Description

Cyber security resourcing and ad-hoc technical support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e5e0bdb-97b5-4fd4-aa4a-29ef0d8e27a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdb45632-4a5d-43fa-846b-c45c4edf7621
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

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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 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
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

SOFTCAT LTD - FCA

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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