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Physical Security Penetration Testing

FCA

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28 Aug 2025 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

The FCA, a leading regulatory body in the UK financial sector, has conducted a procurement process titled "Physical Security Penetration Testing" under the industry category of security services. This process concluded with an award on 13th August 2025, for services to be provided at FCA premises in London, Edinburgh, and Leeds. The contract begins on 1st August 2025 and extends until 31st July 2028. The procurement, valued at £159,675.36, was completed using a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically aimed at ensuring effective security systems at the specified locations. This award marks the completion phase of the procurement process.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those with capabilities in physical security penetration testing. The procurement was structured to encourage the participation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it a lucrative prospect for such companies to establish or expand their presence in the public sector security market. Businesses with expertise in providing robust security services and compliance assurance in high-stakes environments like the FCA's offices would find this contract beneficial for long-term growth and partnership opportunities with a prominent institutional client. The successful supplier for this contract is G4S Secure Solutions (UK) Limited, reinforcing the importance of proven expertise and reliability in winning such tenders.

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Notice Title

Physical Security Penetration Testing

Notice Description

Physical security penetration testing services to be provided to the FCA. Testing is required to provide assurance and governance in respect of having an efficient, effective manned guarding and electronic security systems provision at FCA premises in London, Edinburgh and Leeds office locations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3312813-b6da-4901-b2c5-8343d1b7dee4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28464c18-b770-49b0-a4e7-784995a48eee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£159,675 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£159,675 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 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
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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLI London, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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