Planning

Provision of a Search & Discovery (Insight Engine) Solution

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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Planning

27 May 2026 at 14:32

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), a central government public authority based in London, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of a Search & Discovery (Insight Engine) Solution. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category with the CPV code 72000000. Although the route to market is not yet finalised, an Open procedure is anticipated. Key dates in this process include a planned contract period from 30th April 2027 to 29th April 2030, with a future notice expected to be published by 30th June 2026. The FCA is keen to develop a solution that enhances their search and discovery capabilities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in consulting, software development, and support. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive insight engine solutions will find this contract particularly lucrative, given its alignment with advanced technological solutions in a high-demand sector. Firms that can demonstrate robust project management capabilities, innovative approaches, and compliance with central government regulations are well-poised to compete successfully in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Search & Discovery (Insight Engine) Solution

Notice Description

This notice is for the provision of a Search & Discovery (Insight Engine) Solution. Dates provided in this notice are placeholders. Route to Market is not yet agreed but will likely be an Open procedure. This notice will be updated when plans are formalised.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a6a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049828-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2027 - 29 Apr 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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