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Cultural Development Initiative

FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LIMITED

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ContractAmendment

16 Apr 2026 at 16:02

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15 Apr 2026 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The tender process involves the Financial Services Compensation Scheme Limited (FSCS) located in London, United Kingdom. FSCS is currently undertaking a Cultural Development Initiative, designed to align with its five-year strategic renewal. The procurement is in the contract amendment stage, with key dates including the proposed amendments to the existing contract expected on 28th April 2026. This initiative is classified under human resources management consultancy services and falls within the public authority sub-central government category. The procurement was initiated through direct methods below the threshold, indicating a streamlined process without competition.

This tender represents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in cultural assessment and strategic development. Given FSCS's continuation with COODE ASSOCIATES LTD, businesses experienced in collaborating with senior leadership teams in public sector organisations will find this workstream beneficial. As COODE ASSOCIATES LTD is a small to medium-sized enterprise, other SMEs with similar domain expertise and capability to deliver consultancy services under unforeseen circumstances might be well-placed to engage with future opportunities arising from this initiative. The procurement approach encourages consistency in service delivery while allowing firms to engage in long-term strategic projects within the financial services sector.

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Notice Title

Cultural Development Initiative

Notice Description

FSCS is embarking on a five-year strategic renewal and is engaging the services of a Consultancy firm to carry out cultural assessment service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068344
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034900-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£187,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 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
FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3A 7AW
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Aldgate
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COODE ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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