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C3820 Volunteering Platform

FCA

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25 Mar 2026 at 16:24

Summary of the contracting process

In this procurement process, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in London has completed the awarding of a contract titled "C3820 Volunteering Platform." Categorised under 'Other community, social and personal services,' it aims to provide a volunteering platform for FCA employees. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold without competition, marking its completion on 28th January 2026. The contract, active since then, is set to conclude by 24th April 2027. This falls under the central government authority, providing opportunities for suppliers located in the region UKI41.

Neighbourly Limited, a small or medium enterprise (SME) based in Bristol, has been awarded the contract to supply the platform. This procurement process opens doors for SMEs specialising in community and social services, particularly in software and platform development for volunteer networks, to engage with governmental bodies for direct service provision. Businesses in this niche, especially those focusing on technological innovations to enhance community engagement, are well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

C3820 Volunteering Platform

Notice Description

Provision of a volunteering platform for FCA employees

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067432
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027507-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 24 Apr 2027 1-2 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

NEIGHBOURLY

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