Planning

Digital Forensics Unit RFI

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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PlanningUpdate

14 Jan 2026 at 15:54

Planning

14 Jan 2026 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Digital Forensics Unit RFI". This process aims to gain insights into the tools and capabilities within the Digital Forensics Market. The central government agency, located in London, is seeking information through a request for information (RFI), with a due date for submissions on 18 February 2026. Interested parties must register on the FCA's procurement portal, Atamis. The industry category focuses on services related to IT software packages and compliance and takes place within the UKI region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity offers extensive business growth potential for companies specialising in IT services, including software development, consulting, support, and compliance software packages. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in digital forensics and software-related services are particularly well-suited to participate. Engaging in this tender could lead to long-term partnerships with the FCA and exposure to potential future projects within the public sector, enhancing business credentials and market reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Forensics Unit RFI

Notice Description

The aim of this request for information is for the FCA's Digital Forensics Unit to better understand what tools and capabilities exist in the Digital Forensics Market. Please follow the registration instructions so that you can download and respond as appropriate. To access details of this 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.

Planning Information

The aim of this request for information is for the FCA's Digital Forensics Unit to better understand what tools and capabilities exist in the Digital Forensics Market. Please follow the registration instructions so that you can download and respond as appropriate. To access details of this 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0605cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003205-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48170000 - Compliance software package

48517000 - IT software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72260000 - Software-related services

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Feb 20265 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 May 2027 1-2 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
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
TLI London

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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