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Professional Services - EMO Intelligence

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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04 Nov 2025 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority, a central government public authority based in London, has completed the procurement process for its project titled "Professional Services - EMO Intelligence." This initiative falls under the business development consultancy services category and involves establishing standard operating procedures for intelligence and investigative capabilities within the organisation. The procurement process, identified with the tender ID C3627, was conducted through a direct method, specifically below the threshold without competition. The contract has been awarded to Tantalum Insights Ltd, with operations across the United Kingdom, and is active from 16 September 2025 to 16 January 2026, with a potential four-month extension. The total contract value is £115,200 gross (£96,000 net), and it was signed on 10 September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to intelligence and investigations. It showcases a demand for professional services focusing on operational efficiency in intelligence gathering. Large-scale enterprises like Tantalum Insights Ltd, which can provide sophisticated consultancy services and have the capability to operate nationwide, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The established procurement without competition method implies opportunities for qualified suppliers to form strategic relationships with buying agencies within the public sector, facilitating future collaboration prospects.

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Notice Title

Professional Services - EMO Intelligence

Notice Description

Establish a suite of standard operating procedures for the delivery of intelligence and investigation capabilities and functions delivered by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070930-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2025 - 16 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
fcaprocurement@fca.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TANTALUM INSIGHTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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