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SMF - Business Change Support

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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19 Apr 2026 at 13:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), focused on "SMF - Business Change Support" and falls under the industry category of procurement consultancy services. The contracting process reached the award stage and was completed with CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES LTD as the supplier. The consultancy services were intended to support SMF activities, and the contract value amounted to GBP 37,134. The procurement followed a selective method with a call-off from a framework agreement, appropriate for specialised services. The geographical scope of the contract is centred in London, UK, with key dates including the tender period ending on 12 February 2026 and the award published on 19 April 2026. The contract commencement was on 16 February 2026, concluding on 31 March 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for organisations experienced in procurement consultancy to engage with government bodies like the FCA, fostering growth through strategic partnerships. Businesses with a track record in delivering high-quality consultancy services are well-positioned to benefit from future similar frameworks and competitive tender processes. Although suitability criteria excluded SMEs and VCSEs for this specific tender, firms that can meet the FCA's precise requirements in business change support consultancy will find fertile ground for expanding their public sector portfolio. The structured procurement method indicates a preference for reliable, well-established suppliers, suggesting opportunities for businesses capable of delivering tailored consultancy services to government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SMF - Business Change Support

Notice Description

Consultancy support to support SMF activities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b54c16d-dd30-438e-923c-1fe173d67aff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87ede689-4c99-4e4b-8028-59a8d66465b8
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

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,134 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,134 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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