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Security Acceleration Partner

FCA

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05 Feb 2026 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has completed a public procurement process for a contract titled "Security Acceleration Partner" under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The scope of this project was to back the Strategic Security Programme. Located in London, United Kingdom, the procurement process was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 5th May 2025, with the contract period starting on 30th June 2025 and concluding on 3rd October 2025. The award was made to PWC Change Management Ltd on 12th May 2025 for a contract value of £490,000.

This procurement represents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the IT services domain, particularly those with expertise in security and strategic programme support. Although the contract was not specifically designated as suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, large enterprises like PWC Change Management Ltd are evidently well-positioned to secure such contracts. Engaging in similar tenders could provide substantial growth avenues for firms that can deliver consulting and software development services efficiently, fostering collaborations with large public bodies such as the FCA.

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Notice Title

Security Acceleration Partner

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is to provide a Security Acceleration Partner to support the Strategic Security Programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e08ca7f2-7403-41f7-b1b3-11d6719c9ad8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f26dac7-5021-454e-90a5-069cc88242d5
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£490,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 3 Oct 2025 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
FCA Procurement
Contact Email
fcaprocurement@fca.org.uk
Contact Phone
0800 111 6768

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

PWC CHANGE MANAGMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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