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Specialist Consultant - contract extension

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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05 Mar 2026 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) awarded a contract extension titled "Specialist Consultant - contract extension" in the business and management consultancy services industry category, located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process follows the award stage, with details released on 5 March 2026. The contract, initially planned between 1 September 2025 and 30 June 2026, represents a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract minimum value was £120,000, while the awarded amount was £185,472.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those capable of delivering high-level business and management solutions. The awarded contract highlights a lucrative opportunity for established businesses rather than SMEs or VCSEs, given the procurement method employed. Businesses well-suited to compete in similar tenders are those with significant expertise and resources to meet the FCA's consultancy requirements in the dynamic regulatory landscape of financial services. Legal entity B2E CONSULTING SOLUTIONS LTD is noted as the supplier, indicating the calibre required for future engagements.

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Notice Title

Specialist Consultant - contract extension

Notice Description

This is a modification relating to the Specialist Consultant Contract. See link (https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e264922-d769-4496-8cde-8e487e07b1e6). The original contract has been extended from 1 April - 30 Jun 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5dd20dd-8220-4125-83f7-9d39f6d6059f
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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£185,472 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£185,472 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 30 Jun 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 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

B2E CONSULTING SOLUTIONS

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