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22 Jul 2026 at 16:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), based in London, has completed the procurement process for project management consultancy services under the title "RegEx - Comms Analyst Support". This tender, classified under industry code 72224000, involves supplying a Communications Analyst to assist with the FCA's Regulatory Excellence programme. Key activities will include stakeholder engagement, internal communications, and change management to enhance organisational awareness and engagement. Having proceeded as a selective procurement through a call-off from a framework agreement, the contract was awarded on 30th March 2026, and its execution spanned from 1st April to 30th June 2026. Although the tender process is now in the award stage, it was valued at £98,820.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in communication and project management consultancy in the public sector. Companies can leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolio and demonstrate expertise in managing complex regulatory programmes. While the contract was specific to large entities like PA CONSULTING SERVICES LTD, it signals potential growth opportunities for other similar firms looking to expand their influence and expertise within the government sector, particularly in London, by participating in framework agreements for future call-offs.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

RegEx - Comms Analyst Support

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of a Communications Analyst to support the FCA's Regulatory Excellence programme, delivering stakeholder engagement, internal communications and change management activities to drive awareness, engagement and adoption across the organisation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d6bbc6a3-096f-4d63-92f0-03e2ab5c2b2d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c222680-adf7-410a-9e91-e0cb4987d87d
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

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


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,820 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,890 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 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
FCA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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