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title: "Specialist data science resource."
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# Specialist data science resource.

Buyer: FCA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05114c42-a55b-4870-98de-14b718200e87

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), based in London, has completed the procurement process for the provision of specialist data science consultancy services, specifically a Data Scientist, to support their programme. The procurement, classified under Business and Management Consultancy Services, followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract has been awarded to BDO LLP for a total value of £148,590. The tender period concluded on 3 February 2026, with the contract commencing on 2 March 2026 and running until 28 August 2026, as per the active award announced on 16 February 2026.

This contract opens up significant opportunities for firms in the consultancy and data science sectors, particularly those experienced in delivering high-level consultancy services within the financial industry. While the procurement process was selective, targeting specific frameworks, it underscores the potential for businesses to engage with prestigious organisations like the FCA by building expertise and developing strategic alignments within approved frameworks. Such collaborations can bolster credentials within business and management consultancy services, fostering growth and expansion in the sector.

## Notice

Provision of a Data Scientist to deliver consultancy support to a programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f850aba-c6d6-429c-8d9c-6df6053e8de9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 28 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £148,590 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £148,590 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FCA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BDO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f850aba-c6d6-429c-8d9c-6df6053e8de9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f850aba-c6d6-429c-8d9c-6df6053e8de9
  23rd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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