Tender

CON-21-190 Takedown Service

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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Tender

08 Dec 2021 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has initiated a tender process for the "CON-21-190 Takedown Service", aimed at enhancing internet services focused on cybercrime disruption relating to investment scams targeting UK consumers. The procurement falls under the industry category of financial market regulatory services and is located in London, UK. This open procurement method allows for competitive bidding, with a tender period closing on 10 January 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1 March 2022 and run until 28 February 2023, with an estimated contract value of £345,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in internet services, particularly those offering web scanning and cybercrime disruption solutions. Companies with expertise in data analytics and proactive monitoring are well-suited to compete, as the FCA seeks partners with the capability to effectively identify and take down websites and accounts promoting illegal financial activities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, broadening the potential for business growth in this critical sector.

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Notice Title

CON-21-190 Takedown Service

Notice Description

The FCA is looking for an internet services company to provide web scanning and cybercrime disruption services in relation to investment scams that target UK consumers. The FCA requires services that will support the FCA in its identification and take-down of websites, telephone numbers and social media accounts containing infringing content, with a particular focus on illegal financial promotions of products and services of investments or financial services. We are also looking for the third party to have strong data analytical tools that can carry out proactive monitoring and web scraping on a far reaching, speedy, industrialised basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90ad79eb-1086-47c7-a3e9-b446c1ee4e4e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66152000 - Financial market regulatory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£345,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
isprocurement@fca.org.uk
Contact Phone
+442070661000

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

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