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09 Jul 2026 at 07:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has completed the procurement process for "Security Programme Professional Services," a contract aimed at providing professional services related to their security programme. Categorised under computer-related professional services, the procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £103,320, runs from 20th October 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement stage is complete, and the award was made to SOFTCAT LTD, with formal confirmation on 9th July 2026. The project will be executed in London, United Kingdom, with the FCA as the buying organisation.

This tender presents opportunities primarily for large-scale firms experienced in offering comprehensive computer-related professional services, particularly those adept at managing or enhancing security programmes. Though the procurement method was selective, it indicates potential future opportunities within this framework for capable businesses willing to engage with the FCA's extensive regulatory and financial security sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may not find this particular contract suitable, but aligning with larger organisations like the FCA could lead to valuable partnerships and increased industry recognition.

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Notice Title

Security Programme Professional Services

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is for the supplier to provide professional services for the security programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fddea2e4-b2d8-4e57-8efe-33e27fa0df12
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17d0b882-206c-44bb-b3e5-202fe1cfec87
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

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£103,320 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20259 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
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

SOFTCAT LTD - FCA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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