Planning

FCA Handbook Website & Associated Services Replacement

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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Planning

12 Nov 2021 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is planning to undertake a tender for the "FCA Handbook Website & Associated Services Replacement". This procurement falls under the IT services industry category, specifically related to consulting, software development, and Internet support. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 19 November 2021, when an online questionnaire will be issued as part of the Request for Information (RFI) process. A Supplier Day will follow on 25 November 2021, and suppliers must register by 22 November 2021 to attend.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those that offer website development, software solutions, and Internet support. Companies that excel in managing subscription services, content management solutions, or those with expertise in user feedback-driven improvements would be especially well-suited to compete. The nature of the services required suggests an open invitation for innovative solutions from agile, tech-savvy firms capable of adapting to the FCA's ongoing digital needs.

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Notice Title

FCA Handbook Website & Associated Services Replacement

Notice Description

The current Handbook website is maintained by a third-party Contractor who provides the following services: * Monthly updating and consolidation of the Handbook online content plus Print-on-Demand services * Management of subscription services for the Handbook * Ad hoc updating and corrections to content on www.handbook.fca.org.uk as required. * Management of periodic improvements to support the usability of the Handbook website based on user feedback * Providing MI to the FCA for effective monitoring of service delivery and functions The Contractor currently uses database and content management solutions including XML editing and a pagination engine - all of which are contracted to third parties. The Hosting solution is provided by a third-party infrastructure provider. The current Service Support Desk is provided by an alternative third-party. Using an application that allows the FCA to report and track issues and incidents identified by users.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The FCA will be undertaking an RFI as an Information Gathering exercise for the Provision of FCA Handbook website & Associated Services Solution. The RFI process will include a response to an online questionnaire that will be published on 19 November 2021, attendance of a Supplier Day on the 25 November 2021 followed by optional Supplier 1:2:1 sessions (dates to be confirmed). Suppliers are required to complete the Supplier Day registration by Monday 22 November 2021 confirming attendance and providing details of attendees and sign the NDA without amendment that is published with this notice at https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5X6938D533. Supplier must sign the NDA before attending the Supplier Day. Additional information: For any queries relating to this opportunity these must be raised through the messaging facility in Delta portal https://fca.delta-esourcing.com.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f630
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028355-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

32412110 - Internet network

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

48220000 - Internet and intranet software package

48221000 - Internet browsing software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services

72212220 - Internet and intranet software development services

72212221 - Internet browsing software development services

72400000 - Internet services

72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Nov 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Lea-Rose Clarke
Contact Email
isprocurement@fca.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2070661000

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
Not specified

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

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