This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jul 2026 at 14:17

Award

05 Jun 2026 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), a central government public authority located in London, has recently awarded a contract for the role of Industry Test Manager. This procurement, under a selective method via a framework, was aimed at providing consultancy services to support the MDPR project and SRF Transaction Reporting. The contract, with a gross value of £640,000 and spanning from 1st September 2026 to 30th April 2028, was signed on 7th July 2026. The procurement process is tagged as 'award' and 'contract', indicating it has reached completion and involves a service category. The successful bidder was Plenitude Consulting Limited, a large consultancy firm also based in London, reflecting a competitive tendering process within the region.

The awarded contract presents valuable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in management consultancy services, especially those with experience in complex regulatory projects. Firms capable of offering comprehensive support in the financial services sector would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. The nature of this tender highlights a preference for suppliers who can deliver substantial expertise in industry testing and project management over extended periods, making it an ideal opportunity for consultancy businesses aiming to expand their portfolio with government contracts. Engaging in such contracts can bolster a company's reputation and open avenues for future collaborations with central government bodies like the FCA.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Industry Test Manager

Notice Description

Industry Test Manager required for 20 month period to support MDPR project (P-61092) and SRF Transaction Reporting (P-79501). Full detail in contract briefing note.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063753-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£533,333 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20261 months 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
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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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