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Specialist Consultant

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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29 Jul 2025 at 07:27

Summary of the contracting process

In a completed procurement process, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), based in London, sought a Specialist Consultant to assist with a project through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £120,000, falls under the category of business and management consultancy services, according to the CPV classification 79400000. The award was made to B2E Consulting Solutions Ltd on 21st July 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1st September 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This procurement process presents opportunities for growth, particularly for firms experienced in providing consultancy services within the financial sector. While the suitability criteria were not focused on small and medium enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, businesses with relevant expertise and a strong record in management consultancy could benefit from similar future opportunities offered by the FCA or other organisations with demanding consultancy needs. The awarded contract highlights the importance of possessing specialist skills necessary to support complex projects and the ability to operate within established frameworks.

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Notice Title

Specialist Consultant

Notice Description

Specialist consultant to support with a project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7085e104-df57-471f-96fb-5515b7df48f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e264922-d769-4496-8cde-8e487e07b1e6
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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