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09 Jul 2026 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority, located in London, has completed the procurement process for an Enterprise Agile Planning Software contract under the IT services category. This contract involves the provision of consulting, software development, Internet, and support services, with a value of £280,000. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, awarded to SOFTCAT LTD - FCA, is in effect from 1st August 2025 to 30th September 2026, following the award on 21st July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with capabilities in enterprise software solutions. Although it favours larger companies, as indicated by the award to a large enterprise, smaller firms could benefit by forming partnerships with larger entities or acting as subcontractors. This opportunity illustrates how procuring organisations like the Financial Conduct Authority are investing in digital solutions to enhance their operations, creating avenues for growth for businesses adept in agile planning and technology implementations.

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Notice Title

Enterprise Agile Planning Software

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is for the supplier to provide Enterprise Agile Planning Software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c97bd3b3-5a93-46a1-993e-c35f7039bb14
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb29c9de-467f-4418-9d93-a2c29a1630fb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£270,606 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 202512 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 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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