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08 Jul 2026 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Cloud Resilience Programme Resource" was conducted by the Financial Conduct Authority based in London, United Kingdom. This procurement was within the industry category of IT services, including consulting and software development. The contract, valued at £1,985,760, was awarded to AIRWALK CONSULTING REPLY LTD, a small to medium enterprise (SME), and is scheduled to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. This process was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and was at the award stage as of 7th July 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth in the IT services sector, particularly for businesses specialising in cloud resilience and support services. Companies with expertise in similar projects would find this an advantageous opportunity to showcase their specialised skills to a prestigious organisation like the Financial Conduct Authority. While this specific contract was not open to participation by SMEs or VCSEs, it illustrates the demand for specialised IT consultancy and development services within major UK institutions, paving the way for similar future procurements for suitably qualified businesses.

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Notice Title

Cloud Resilience Programme Resource

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is for the supplier to provide a Resource for the Cloud Resilience Programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-733cbaa4-7723-4f9e-9c24-02e78a2d2fe3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61c666da-2a1b-4436-a113-0ea65fca3c9c
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
SME

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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,985,760 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
STRATFORD
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

AIRWALK CONSULTING REPLY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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