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CON-21-141 Cryptoasset Blockchain Analysis Platform

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jul 2022 at 09:05

Tender

15 Nov 2021 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is conducting a procurement process for the "Cryptoasset Blockchain Analysis Platform", classified under financial information systems and designated as a goods procurement category. The tender is currently in the Award stage, with the initial award decision made on 1st July 2022. The contract value is approximately £339,204, and it covers services to support the analysis of cryptoasset blockchain data essential for their role in supervising firms involved in cryptoasset activity across the UK. The contract was also noted to potentially suit small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and involves service delivery in Inner London – East.

This tender presents significant opportunities for enterprises specialising in blockchain technology and data analysis. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions for monitoring compliance and performing detailed analytics related to cryptocurrency are particularly well-suited to compete. Companies capable of providing training and ongoing support for the use of their platforms will also have a competitive edge. Engaging in this contract could enhance a business's portfolio and contribute to its growth within the expanding financial technology sector.

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Notice Title

CON-21-141 Cryptoasset Blockchain Analysis Platform

Notice Description

On 10th January 2020 the FCA became the anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing (AML/CTF) supervisor for firms carrying out certain in scope cryptoasset activity in the UK. The FCA is required under The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (MLRs) to approve and register firms conducting in scope cryptoasset activities and ensure that these firms are effectively monitored to secure compliance with these regulations. As the supervisor of in scope cryptoasset activity in the UK, the FCA requires access to specialist services to support the analysis of cryptoasset blockchain data. The FCA is seeking the services of a third-party firm specializing in this area who can provide access to a platform that can support the robust and efficient analysis of cryptoasset blockchain data and provide training and ongoing support in the use of this platform.

Lot Information

Lot 1

On 10th January 2020 the FCA became the anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing (AML/CTF) supervisor for firms carrying out certain in scope cryptoasset activity in the UK. The FCA is required under The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (MLRs) to approve and register firms conducting in scope cryptoasset activities and ensure that these firms are effectively monitored to secure compliance with these regulations. Under these regulations in scope cryptoasset firms are required to establish and maintain policies, controls and procedures to mitigate and manage effectively the risks of money laundering and terrorist financing. The FCA is required to secure that any application for registration meets the relevant requirements of the MLRs and effectively monitor firms for which it is the supervisory authority. The FCA must take necessary measures for the purpose of securing compliance by firms with the requirements of the regulations. Relevant persons who contravene the requirements of the MLRs may be guilty of an offence under regulation 86 and liable to summary conviction or indictment. A cryptoasset is a cryptographically secured digital representation of value or contractual rights that uses a form of distributed ledger technology and can be transferred, stored or traded electronically. One application of this distributed ledger technology is seen in the use of public blockchains which underpin popular cryptoassets such as bitcoin. For the purpose of this document the term cryptoasset blockchain data will refer to data that is recorded on the public distributed ledgers of cryptoassets. As the supervisor of in scope cryptoasset activity in the UK, the FCA requires access to specialist services to support the analysis of cryptoasset blockchain data. The FCA is seeking the services of a third-party firm specializing in this area who can provide access to a platform that can support the robust and efficient analysis of cryptoasset blockchain data and provide training and ongoing support in the use of this platform. The analysis of cryptoasset blockchain data is an essential aspect of the FCA toolkit when approaching its duties as supervisor of firms carrying out certain cryptoasset activity in the UK. The development of this capability is closely aligned with operational objectives of the FCA and has applications in the prevention of harm to consumers, in enhancing the integrity of the UK financial system and in promoting competition. The FCA seeks a blockchain analysis solution which enhances our capability to: - Perform analysis of cryptoasset blockchain data associated with in scope cryptoasset activity. - Identify and respond to risks identified through the analysis of cryptoasset blockchain data. - Use cryptoasset blockchain data to support the effective supervision of in scope cryptoasset activity, to support the development of intelligence and enforcement investigations as required. The scope of this procurement exercise is to secure a platform that provides: - The capability to visualize, review and export cryptoasset blockchain data to support FCA functions. - Applies robust analytical techniques to support the efficient review of cryptoasset blockchain data including clustering and the aggregation of blockchain data. - Provides data on attribution of cryptoasset addresses across a wide range of cryptoassets and blockchains. - Supports users of the platform with training and specialist support on an ongoing basis. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://fca.delta-esourcing.com/respond/35HK868YD8 This contract may be subject to extensions up to a further 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f6c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019505-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48812000 - Financial information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£339,204 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Tim Mitchell
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
TLI4 Inner London - East

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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