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07 Jul 2026 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority has completed a procurement process titled "EPE - Op Seattle," which falls under the category of computer-related professional services. This contract specifically involves the electronic presentation of evidence for a trial scheduled on 1 February 2026. The procurement process was executed via a direct method without competition due to its below-threshold nature. AVMI Kinly Ltd, a large-scale supplier, was awarded the contract, which is valued at £42,587, excluding VAT. The contract period commenced on 1 December 2025 and will conclude on 30 April 2027. The entire procurement stage has been marked as complete as of 7 July 2026. The contract location is centred in London, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in IT services and electronic data management. Although the process was completed without open competition, similar upcoming contracts may benefit companies specialising in courtroom technology solutions and electronic data handling. Firms demonstrating proficiency in such services and with the capability to meet stringent government requirements would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of this nature. As a segment of the central government's public authority procurement initiatives, it highlights the ongoing demand for tech-driven enhancements within the public sector judiciary processes, suggesting a steady market for businesses in this field.

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Notice Title

EPE - Op Seattle

Notice Description

Court EPE services (electronic presentation of evidence) for Op Seattle that has a trial listed for 1 February 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c4fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063564-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,587 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 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

AVMI KINLY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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