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Skilled person review on financial crime under the MLRs

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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05 Feb 2026 at 16:37

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority has recently completed a procurement process for a skilled person review on financial crime under the Money Laundering Regulations (MLRs). This contract, classified under the business and management consultancy services category, took place within London, United Kingdom, with a total value of £111,330. The procurement stage was in the 'Award' phase as of 5th February 2026. The selective procurement method used was a call-off from a framework agreement. Pertinent dates include the tender end period on 2nd December 2025 and the contract period from 12th January to 1st May 2026. The award was given to Pathlight Associates on 15th December 2025, and the awarded contract was published on 5th February 2026.

This procurement opportunity highlights significant growth potential for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in compliance and financial crime prevention services. Due to the specific requirements of the project, businesses with significant expertise in navigating complex regulatory environments would be well-suited to compete. While this particular opportunity was not targeted towards SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE), larger consultancy firms adept at providing skilled reviews stand to benefit from similar tenders in this industry category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Skilled person review on financial crime under the MLRs

Notice Description

A skilled person review is required within an Annex 1 registered firm.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb20cba8-af44-4385-acc6-fb76f7a75caf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8306b5fe-1216-4194-8d36-0b61708b2841
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£111,330 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£111,330 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 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
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

PATHLIGHT ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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