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Strategic Workforce Planning - Consultancy

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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05 May 2026 at 15:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Strategic Workforce Planning - Consultancy" has been completed by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in London, United Kingdom. This falls under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy Services, identified by the CPV code 79410000. The process utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period started on 5th May 2026 and ended on 12th June 2026, with the award officially active from 20th April 2026. The total contract value amounted to £102,600.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in business and management consultancy services, particularly those capable of strategic workforce planning. It offers a substantial contract value and engaging in such a partnership with a prominent regulatory body like the FCA can enhance a firm's prestige and market presence. However, the procurement process was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, directing it primarily towards larger consultancy firms like PA CONSULTING SERVICES LTD, which was awarded the contract. Companies experienced in providing comprehensive consultancy services with robust frameworks in place would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Workforce Planning - Consultancy

Notice Description

Departmental Strategic Workforce Planning Consultancy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e426f516-e337-4ddc-8156-e65b8e7b1d0a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/068ae260-c1de-4a70-a0bd-2555a1affa07
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

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£102,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£102,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 12 Jun 2026 1-6 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
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY
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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