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title: "CON-20-115 Consultancy & Skilled Persons Framework"
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# CON-20-115 Consultancy & Skilled Persons Framework

Buyer: FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0679146a-c67e-4652-8e42-7353781f2b55

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is currently conducting a tender for the "CON-20-115 Consultancy & Skilled Persons Framework," aimed at establishing a consultancy and skilled persons framework across various specialisms in financial consultancy services. This procurement is categorised under financial consultancy services and is open until 19 July 2021. The framework, which has a total contract value of £110 million and will be active from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2026, will encompass multiple lots, each focusing on different areas, such as client assets, risk management, and financial crime.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly consultancy firms that specialise in financial services or have expertise in the specific specialisms outlined in the procurement. Companies that can provide skilled personnel within the lots, such as client safeguarding, governance, and technology management, will be well-suited to compete. The selective procurement method allows for SMEs to participate, paving the way for smaller or niche firms to offer their specialised services in a regulated environment.

## Notice

Creation of a consultancy and skilled persons framework with multiple lots. Lots A to L cover different specialities of s166 skilled persons review as part of the FCA and Bank of England (including the PRA) regulatory remit. Lot M covers general consultancy and is split into specialisms. Suppliers will not need to deliver all of the specialisms in the lot and will be considered for the specialism(s) that they have been selected. The lots are: A.Client Assets and Safeguarding B.Governance, Accoutability, Strategy and Culture C.Controls and Risk Management Frameworks D.Conduct of Business E.Financial Crime F.Prudential - Deposit Takers, Recognised Clearing Houses , Central Securities Depositories and PRA-Designated Investment Firms G Prudential - .Insurance H.Prudential - Adequate Financial Resources for FCA solo-regulated firms I.Technology and Information Management J.CBEST Threat Intelligence K.CBEST Penetration Testing L.Credit Rating Agencies M.Business Consultancy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbb9258c-4070-4550-81ea-303db6423805 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2021 at 18:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbb9258c-4070-4550-81ea-303db6423805

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbb9258c-4070-4550-81ea-303db6423805
  16th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Financial-consultancy-services./8YV8A8WNK8
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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