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Online assessment platform for the 2024/25 recruitment year.

FCA

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Award

21 Nov 2024 at 14:24

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has completed the procurement process for an "Online assessment platform for the 2024/25 recruitment year" under the industry category of "Time accounting or human resources software package" (CPV: 48450000). The contract, awarded to TopScore Technologies, focuses on assessing candidates for early careers recruitment, with the procurement method being a direct, single tender action below the threshold. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the contract running from 11th November 2024 to 10th November 2025. The project location is in London, UK, specifically at postcode E20 1JN, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 1st November 2024 and the contract award published on 21st November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in human resources and recruitment software solutions, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With a contract value of £32,500, suppliers in the tech and HR sectors can leverage this procurement to enhance their portfolio and establish a relationship with a reputable government body. Businesses with expertise in creating robust online assessment platforms tailored for early career programs will find this tender especially beneficial. The direct procurement method encourages competitive pricing and efficient delivery, making it an excellent growth opportunity for IT and HR service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online assessment platform for the 2024/25 recruitment year.

Notice Description

Assessing platform that will be used for our early careers recruitment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1a1b48f-513a-4664-9055-cb0466f1d569
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44e9d038-91db-4a90-9ca5-28419a4856e2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2024 - 10 Nov 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

TOPSCORE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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