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Records Management SMEs

FCA

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19 Apr 2026 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in London has completed a selective procurement process through a call-off from a framework agreement to roll out a Records Management Programme across several divisions, including Auths, SPC, EMO, DTI KI&I. This award falls under the IT services industry category, specifically consulting, software development, and support, with a total contract value of £3,747,600. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase as of 19 April 2026, with Ernst & Young LLP identified as the supplier. The contract period began on 28 November 2025 and will end on 29 May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in records management and IT services, particularly those capable of providing consulting and software development services. Although the procurement suitability isn't tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with expertise in these areas could leverage this contract to enhance their service offerings or expand their operations within the UK. Ernst & Young LLP's involvement highlights the competitiveness of the process, indicating that organisations with strong credentials and a proven track record in IT services can position themselves well for such lucrative government contracts.

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Notice Title

Records Management SMEs

Notice Description

Additional SME resources with Records Management skills, to support roll out of Records Management Programme across the FCA including Auths, SPC, EMO, DTI KI&I and other divisions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77d320a8-7dd5-4a79-b0ce-0e01ca66d33a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14c75d04-d12f-4590-a411-07502ab3d69c
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

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
£3,747,600 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,747,600 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20254 months ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 29 May 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
FCA
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

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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