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C3827 EVP Attraction

FCA

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19 Feb 2026 at 12:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), a central government public authority based in London, has completed a procurement process titled "C3827 EVP Attraction" aiming to refine and activate its Employer Value Proposition. This procurement involves marketing services tailored towards developing an employer brand and comprehensive playbook, targeting various talent segments like Early Careers and Executive Recruitment. The project, awarded on 12th January 2026 and slated to run until 11th April 2026, with the option to extend, entailed a limited competition under the below-threshold procurement method. Located in London, this tender is classified within the services industry category and had involvement from Symphony Talent Limited as the supplier.

This tender offers businesses specialising in marketing services an opportunity to engage with a significant public authority, fostering potential business growth through collaboration and visibility in the central government sector. The procurement process's focus on developing employer branding and associated materials provides a lucrative platform for enterprises that excel in creative brand design, strategic talent attraction, and marketing frameworks. Companies with expertise in digital transformation within recruitment environments and those catering to diverse career segments would find this opportunity especially rewarding. Additionally, SMEs looking to enhance their portfolios by working with governmental bodies might find participation beneficial for scaling their operations and expanding their professional networks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C3827 EVP Attraction

Notice Description

We procured a supplier to refine and activate our Employer Value Proposition (EVP) through the development of a differentiated employer brand and comprehensive playbook. This will include tailored messaging, visual identity, and content frameworks across all talent segments and divisions, including Early Careers and Executive Recruitment. The supplier will also support the redesign of our career site and create collateral and training materials for a Brand Ambassador Programme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065812
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015200-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£149,592 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 11 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYMPHONY TALENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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