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Strategic API management solution

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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10 Jun 2026 at 10:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority has completed a procurement process for a "Strategic API management solution" under the industry category of software-related services. This procurement, conducted through a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement, was based in London, United Kingdom. The tendering stage concluded on 10th February 2026, and the contract was awarded to SOFTCAT LTD - FCA on 4th March 2026. The contract period spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with a total value of approximately £998,033.68.

This completed tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those with expertise in API management. Although it was not specifically suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, large software firms with established frameworks would find strategic value in participating in similar high-value tenders. Businesses positioned to provide comprehensive and innovative software solutions could leverage this type of opportunity to strengthen their foothold in the regulatory and financial sector, following the footsteps of the successful supplier, SOFTCAT LTD.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic API management solution

Notice Description

Strategic API management solution

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c212d83-ed0a-4e6c-a66e-b95dd50b00fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9df81b14-96f8-461a-bf0f-77910c69010e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£998,033 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£998,033 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

SOFTCAT LTD - FCA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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