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Award

30 Jul 2026 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority, a central government public authority located in London, initiated a contracting process for the "Control F Wallet", a prepaid digital forensic wallet aimed at training services. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the training services (CPV 80500000) industry. The procurement method was direct, described as below threshold without competition, with the stage marked as "Award" on 30th July 2026. The contract was set for a period starting on 19th January 2026 and ending on 18th January 2027, with a value of £34,166 before VAT.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those equipped to support digital forensic training solutions. Large enterprises with capabilities in service delivery within the scope of public sector technological and forensic training may find this contract well-suited to advance their business ventures. Control-F, a large supplier based in Worthing, United Kingdom, was awarded the contract, indicating potential opportunities for similar businesses to engage with central government projects directly.

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Notice Title

Control F Wallet

Notice Description

Prepaid wallet for Digital Forensic Wallet that can be redeemed against training requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d72d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071999-2026
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,166 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20266 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 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
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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

CONTROL-F

Further Information

Notice Documents

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