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Ansible Automation Platform

FCA

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06 Feb 2026 at 17:16

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06 Feb 2026 at 16:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), based in London, has completed the award stage for the procurement of the "Ansible Automation Platform" for strategic configuration management services. The tender falls under the industry category of IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV 72000000). The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period commencing on 1 January 2026 and concluding on 31 December 2026. The final award was published on 6 February 2026, at a total value of £43,417.20, and the supplier appointed is Specialist Computer Centres PLC.

This tender offers substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on automation and configuration management solutions. Although the procurement was selective, it highlights opportunities for large enterprises capable of fulfilling framework agreements. Businesses with robust capabilities in IT infrastructure management who aspire to collaborate with public sector entities like the FCA would find such tenders conducive to expanding their market presence and showcasing their expertise on a national platform.

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Notice Title

Ansible Automation Platform

Notice Description

Ansible for our Strategic Configuration Management.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8785f590-ac88-4933-b230-ef776a7b02eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04bf9d93-bc4d-4b77-890c-9eba9ea42783
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£43,417 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,417 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 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

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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