Cloud research and Insights Portal subscription service

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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Award

01 Jun 2026 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority has awarded a contract for a cloud research and insights portal subscription service, focusing on software package and information systems within the services category. This procurement, facilitated through selective procurement, is a call-off from a framework agreement and was awarded to GARTNER UK LTD. The contracting process is in the 'Award' stage, with the contract duration set from 8th April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The service is designated for delivery in London, United Kingdom, carrying an estimated value of £833,760, and was finalised on 30th April 2026.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities particularly for large firms with expertise in software and information systems. While small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not specifically targeted for this opportunity, businesses experienced in providing subscription-based services within a regulatory framework could find this engagement favourable for expanding their footprint in the public sector. The partnership with a significant governmental body also provides an excellent reference for future bids.

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Notice Title

Cloud research and Insights Portal subscription service

Notice Description

Provision on subscription based licensing to access research and insights portal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a6232d9-35e8-42ef-9bdb-645c1cf80587
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea8f2322-1043-4b0d-938f-48c7e37a00c1
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£833,760 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£833,760 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 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
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

GARTNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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