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Bespoke outplacement services

FCA

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02 Dec 2025 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), based in London, has awarded a contract for bespoke outplacement services, classified under human resources management consultancy services and career guidance services. This contract, part of the services industry category, commenced on 13th November 2025 and is expected to conclude by 13th February 2026. The contract was directly procured by FCA without competition, as it was below the procurement threshold. The total contract value is £60,000, with a gross amount of £72,000. The award process, completed on 2nd December 2025, was conducted under the legal framework outlined in UKPGA 2023/54.

The awarded contract to Manchester Square Partners LLP presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in human resource consultancy and career planning to understand the procurement patterns within central government authorities. Businesses offering bespoke and high-quality career consultancy services could explore similar future opportunities in enhancing employee transition processes. Engaging in contracts like these with public authority entities such as FCA can help SMEs elevate their market presence and expand their expertise within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Bespoke outplacement services

Notice Description

This is for the provision of bespoke outplacement services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ecda
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078887-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

79634000 - Career guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2025 - 13 Feb 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
FCA
Contact Name
FCA Procurement
Contact Email
chengetai.garaiza1@fca.org.uk
Contact Phone
0207 066 1000

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

MANCHESTER SQUARE PARTNERS

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