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C3723 - CEO Challenge Early Careers Development

FCA

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14 Nov 2025 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), a central government public authority based in London, has completed the procurement process for the "CEO Challenge - Early Careers Development" programme. The contract, awarded on 14th October 2025, focuses on providing training services in collaboration with charitable organisations, specifically targeting graduates and apprentices. This procurement falls under the services category, with the procurement method being direct, below the threshold, without competition. The contract period spans from 15th October 2025 to 15th October 2027, involving a gross budget of £99,600.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and development services, particularly those experienced in early careers programmes. The awarded contract to Pilotlight Limited, an SME, highlights potential openings for small to medium enterprises that focus on innovative collaborations with charitable bodies. Businesses in similar sectors can leverage such contracts to expand their service offerings and engage in meaningful partnerships with government bodies.

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Notice Title

C3723 - CEO Challenge Early Careers Development

Notice Description

This is for the delivery of an early careers development programme for graduates and apprentices, aimed at enabling early career colleagues to collaborate with charitable organisations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e134
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073876-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 15 Oct 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCA
Contact Name
Chengetai Garaiza
Contact Email
chengetai.garaiza1@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

PILOTLIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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