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Professional Services for Tech Projects

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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07 Jul 2026 at 09:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority, located in London, initiated a selective procurement process for professional services in tech projects under a call-off from a framework agreement. This process, with a minimum contract value of £300,000 and an awarded value of £325,344, focuses on IT services such as consulting, software development, internet, and support, and falls under the industry category "IT services." The award stage was reached on 5th December 2025, with the contract period running from 15th December 2025 to 30th June 2026. The contracting process has been completed, with Softcat Ltd being awarded the contract. This opportunity was particularly aimed at fulfilling the needs of tech-related services in the London region, United Kingdom.

The awarded contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with capabilities in consulting, software development, and internet support. Although the procurement was selective and perhaps not open to SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with a strong presence or strategic positioning within established framework agreements, like that of the successful bidder Softcat Ltd, are best suited to compete in similar tenders. Such businesses can leverage this exposure to scale their professional services and enhance their standing within the tech projects domain under the oversight of leading organisations like the Financial Conduct Authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Professional Services for Tech Projects

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is for the supplier to provide Professional Services for Tech Projects

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e81b8a77-439f-422d-80b2-1b5da890f871
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad12f6df-7a14-47b3-b419-bac7b1980188
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
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£325,344 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20257 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 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
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STRATFORD
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

SOFTCAT LTD - FCA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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