--- title: "Digital Services Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-25fafe27-ebcf-4c56-a086-65aadb6b9063" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-25fafe27-ebcf-4c56-a086-65aadb6b9063" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-25fafe27-ebcf-4c56-a086-65aadb6b9063.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-25fafe27-ebcf-4c56-a086-65aadb6b9063.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY" published: "2022-12-14" --- # Digital Services Framework Agreement Buyer: FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25fafe27-ebcf-4c56-a086-65aadb6b9063 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-25fafe27-ebcf-4c56-a086-65aadb6b9063) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-25fafe27-ebcf-4c56-a086-65aadb6b9063.json) ## Summary The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is initiating a tender process for a Digital Services Framework Agreement, aimed at refining requirements in the IT services sector. Key dates include a registration deadline of 20th December 2022 for a Supplier Market Engagement meeting on 12th January 2023. The procurement stage involves establishing a 4-year multiple Supplier Framework Agreement, with an expected contract award in July/August 2023. This opportunity for business growth is suited for IT service providers specialising in consulting, software development, and Internet support. The FCA is specifically looking for partners with expertise in Application Development, Maintenance, and Modernization services. This tender aims to facilitate ongoing delivery of technology change portfolios, supporting stability, performance improvements, and agile transformation within the FCA's operations. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: VI.3) Additional information Instead of: The FCA is targeting hosting a Market Engagement virtual meeting in December (currently planned for *** 15th DECEMBER 2022 ***), and an in person Supplier Day in January 2023 to further inform the procurement approach. We will present our objectives and approach in more detail and provide Suppliers with the opportunity to ask questions. Interested parties MUST register and complete the registration information and signed NDA in the eProcurement portal (Delta) by *** 12.00 MIDDAY on WEDNESDAY 14th DECEMBER 2022 ***. The format and date of the event will then be confirmed with those registered Suppliers signing the NDA only. The FCA intends to commence procurement activities in early 2023. The award of the Framework Agreement is expected to take place in July/August 2023, with mini-competition activity expected to commence immediately following commencement of the Framework. Should the FCA choose to hold an Open Procurement Procedure this tender, a detailed Contract Notice shall be released in order to notify the market. This Prior Information Notice implies no commitment to proceed with any competition or publication of a Contract Notice. The FCA shall have no liability for any costs, expenses, fees or charges (including third party costs) incurred by those expressing interest in and/or participating in Market Engagement process. Read: The FCA will be hosting a Virtual Supplier Market Engagement meeting on *** 12 JANUARY 2023 ***; followed by an in-person Supplier Day to further inform the procurement approach. We will present our objectives and approach in more detail and provide Suppliers with the opportunity to ask questions. Interested parties MUST register and complete the registration information and signed NDA in the eProcurement portal (Delta) by *** 12.00 NOON on 20 DECEMBER 2022 *** Other additional information: The FCA will be hosting a Virtual Supplier Market Engagement meeting on *** 12 JANUARY 2023 ***. Interested parties MUST register and complete the registration information and signed NDA in the eProcurement portal (Delta) by *** 12.00 NOON on 20 DECEMBER 2022 *** The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is pleased to invite expressions of interest (EOI) to participate in preliminary market consultations, in accordance with Regulation 40 of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The FCA is looking for Supplier expertise and knowledge to refine requirements for the provision of services for Application Development, Application Maintenance and Modern Application Development including transformation services. The FCA currently has a Framework Agreement that is used to place call-off contracts for Application Development and Maintenance Services, as well as augmented services aligned to Modern Application Development. The FCA is seeking to contract by establishing a Framework Agreement with multiple partners who have demo ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fd831d6-0676-4c10-a17d-8a181ec21447 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Aug 2023 - 30 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £562,500,000 | | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 14 Dec 2022 at 12:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fd831d6-0676-4c10-a17d-8a181ec21447 - 5 Dec 2022 at 18:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fd831d6-0676-4c10-a17d-8a181ec21447 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fd831d6-0676-4c10-a17d-8a181ec21447 14th December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-IT-services:-consulting,-software-development,-Internet-and-support./4RQW5PU856 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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