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30 Jun 2026 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Fairer Finance 2026" was initiated by the Financial Conduct Authority, located in London, United Kingdom. This contract pertains to the renewal of access to the Insight portal, classified under the services industry with a focus on IT and data services. It has been completed with a direct procurement method, specifically below the threshold without competition, indicating the absence of a competitive tendering process. The procurement stage reached the 'Award' phase, with the contract being awarded to FAIRER FINANCE LTD. Key dates include the contract being signed on 20th March 2026, with an active period from 27th March 2026 to 26th March 2027, and an option for extension available until 2028.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, especially those involved in consulting, software development, and data services, to engage with central government authorities such as the Financial Conduct Authority. Given the direct procurement method used, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like FAIRER FINANCE LTD, which was the awarded supplier, can find potential growth opportunities in similar tenders. The additional classification under data services suggests that tech-oriented companies that can provide comprehensive IT solutions and support are well-positioned to explore future business opportunities within this sector.

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Notice Title

Fairer Finance 2026

Notice Description

Renewed access to the Insight portal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c073
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061380-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

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

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£92,161 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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

FAIRER FINANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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