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09 Jul 2026 at 07:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is seeking a supplier for a Threat Intelligence Solution, which falls under the IT services category, involving consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. Situated in London, UK, the procurement process has progressed to the award stage with the contract period spanning from 5 October 2025 to 5 October 2026. The procurement process, with a total contract value of £210,000, aimed to enhance FCA's operational capabilities in managing and mitigating cybersecurity threats.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale corporations capable of delivering comprehensive threat intelligence solutions. Firms specialising in IT services, particularly those with a focus on cybersecurity, software development, and consulting, would find this opportunity well-aligned with their expertise. The selected supplier, SOFTCAT LTD, exemplifies the type of organisation suited to deliver on such contracts, showcasing its capability to fulfil specialised and technically demanding requirements outlined by the FCA.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Threat Intelligence Solution

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is for the supplier to deliver a Threat Intelligence Solution

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9fed11f2-4113-4bbb-98c0-0583cefd5de7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8c30a7c-09b0-43e1-ad6f-459767733327
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
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
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£201,084 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20258 months ago
Contract Period
4 Oct 2025 - 5 Oct 2026 1-2 years
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
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

SOFTCAT LTD - FCA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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