Award

Open Source UK Data with Insights

FCA

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Award

26 Jan 2026 at 13:16

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the project titled "Open Source UK Data with Insights" has been completed. Led by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) based in London, this tender falls within the IT software package industry category. The contract was awarded via a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically the G-Cloud 14 Framework, and follows a selective procurement method. The procurement stage is recorded as 'award', with the contract having a duration from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, after being officially awarded on 20th January 2025. The contract value is £144,000 and is intended for delivery in London, offering a minimum value of £72,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software solutions, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive data insights. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically mentioned as suitable contenders, allowing them the possibility to expand into government procurement markets. Large-scale enterprises like GB GROUP PLC, the supplier named in the current award, have already capitalised on this opportunity, and future extensions might offer additional prospects for businesses aiming to solidify or expand their presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Open Source UK Data with Insights

Notice Description

Requirement for open source UK population data with insights, awarded via G-Cloud 14 Framework Call Off Contract. 1-year contract with option to extend for a further 1 year,

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f5c18b74-f788-4a6b-92af-9dd702a9a5ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5691b6bf-fb59-42c4-b600-d3d93043fee6
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GB GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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