Skilled Person Review for claims handling

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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Award

15 Jun 2026 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) conducted a procurement process for a "Skilled Person Review for claims handling" in the business and management consultancy industry category. The project location is specified as London, United Kingdom, with postal code E20 1JN. This procurement, under a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, went through its completion phase with an award stage on 7 April 2026. The tender was valued at £472,567.50, and the contract period is set from 13 April 2026 to 31 July 2026. The tender was not marked as specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs.

This procurement opportunity offers significant scope for business growth for entities specialising in consultancy services, particularly those capable of providing skilled reports under FSMA section 166. Businesses that have a framework agreement with the FCA or are similarly positioned to offer high-level consultancy services in the financial regulatory space would be well-suited to compete. The awarded contract to EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND INTERNATIONAL LLP underscores the competitive landscape and the potential for winning future opportunities under such frameworks.

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Notice Title

Skilled Person Review for claims handling

Notice Description

The FCA to procure a skilled person (Skilled Person) to provide a report under FSMA section 166(3)(b).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be1d4053-ca7f-4fde-9b06-15cc94348251
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4a86cbc-b7d2-41dd-800a-db8631a4cb88
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£472,567 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£472,567 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 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
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

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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