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Award

05 Jun 2026 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority, based in London, has awarded a contract titled "Industry Test Manager" through a selective procurement process. This contract falls under the services category, specifically general management consultancy services, with the procurement status now complete. Notably, the procurement was executed using a selective method, with the award under a framework arrangement. Key dates include the award date on 5th June 2026 and the expected contract period starting from 1st September 2026 until 30th April 2028. The procurement budget is substantial, with a gross value of £560,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for consultancy businesses, particularly those specialising in management and strategic consulting. Large consultancy firms with the capacity to deliver under demanding schedules would be well-suited to compete, as evidenced by the award to Plenitude Consulting Limited. Engaging in such projects can enhance a firm's credibility and expand its portfolio in managing industry tests, especially within the public sector and central governmental frameworks.

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Notice Title

Industry Test Manager

Notice Description

Provision of an Industry Test Manager via the Resource Augmentation Lot.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053466-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£466,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

PLENITUDE CONSULTING

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