Planning

C3923 Early Careers Recruitment Process Outsourcing PME

FCA

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

06 Jan 2026 at 16:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

24 Dec 2025 at 11:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), based in London, has announced an upcoming tender titled "C3923 Early Careers Recruitment Process Outsourcing PME" under the services category. This procurement targets the recruitment, placement, training, and human resources management consultancy services, with a total value of approximately £833,332. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with market engagement scheduled until 16th January 2026. The contracting period is set to begin on 1st September 2026 and could extend up to 1st September 2030. Interested suppliers are encouraged to engage in preliminary discussions by registering on the FCA’s procurement portal, aiming to gain better market insight and interest.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment and HR services to partner with a central government authority. Highly suited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with innovative recruitment solutions, the tender provides a platform for growth by tapping into the public sector. With the FCA looking to foster competitive market conditions through pre-market engagements, this contract invites businesses that can deliver comprehensive recruitment solutions, thereby enabling them to expand their portfolio and reputational standing in the public procurement arena.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C3923 Early Careers Recruitment Process Outsourcing PME

Notice Description

We are engaging the market to make providers aware of the upcoming retender of the FCA Early Careers Recruitment Process Outsourcing. The objective of the pre-market engagement is to assess the market interest and gain insights into current market conditions To access details of the Pre-market engagement , kindly register on our procurement portal, Atamis https://atamis-fca.my.site.com/s/Welcome Once your registration is complete, navigate to the opportunities section and search for the tender using the name C3923 Early Careers Recruitment Process Outsourcing PME

Planning Information

We are engaging the market to make providers aware of the upcoming retender of the FCA Early Careers Recruitment Process Outsourcing. The objective of the pre-market engagement is to assess the market interest and gain insights into current market condition

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fd3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000827-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

79600000 - Recruitment services

79610000 - Placement services of personnel

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£833,332 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCA
Contact Name
FCA Procurement
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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