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08 Jul 2026 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), a public authority within the central government sector, has completed a procurement process for the continued provision of financial consultancy services under the project titled "WS00378 Operation Phoenix - Expert." This procurement is categorised in the services industry and was undertaken to ensure continuity with the accounting expertise provided by FORVIS MAZARS LLP. The contract involves active participation from 26 January 2026 to 31 March 2026, involving attendance at an Upper Tribunal hearing scheduled to start on 16 February 2026. Based in London, the FCA adopted a limited procurement method, allowing below-threshold competition, to retain existing consultancy services at a value of £80,000 gross.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in financial consultancy services capable of supporting high-profile government projects. The limited competition process indicates potential opportunities for specialised, experienced firms to maintain long-term engagements with government entities such as the FCA. Businesses well-suited to engaging in similar tenders are those with established expertise in financial consultancy within legal proceedings or similar administrative sectors. This contract further exemplifies the value of maintaining robust, high-quality consultancy services that can influence significant government operations and decisions, opening avenues for firms with such capabilities.

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Notice Title

WS00378 Operation Phoenix - Expert

Notice Description

Continuity of accounting expert provided through Mazars. Expert was initially engaged in 2019. The case team require continuation / extension of the contract as the expert is scheduled to attend the Upper Tribunal hearing (starting 16 February) in person.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c614
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064065-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,666 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20265 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORVIS MAZARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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