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title: "Skilled Persons Review for retail insurance"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-01-20"
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# Skilled Persons Review for retail insurance

Buyer: FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b6e7774-39bc-46c6-8144-f971a4bde1c7

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by the Financial Conduct Authority, involved the completion of a contract titled "Skilled Persons Review for retail insurance". This project falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process was at the award stage as of 20th January 2026, with the contract award being active. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract period from 12th January 2026 to 12th April 2026. The total contract value amounted to GBP 265,807.5.

This tender presents opportunities for experienced consultancy firms specialising in insurance to contribute to improving governance and oversight arrangements for retail insurance products. Businesses that have a proven track record in handling such specialised audits and reviews, and can demonstrate compliance with stringent regulatory requirements, would be well-suited to compete. While the contract was not particularly aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, it remains a valuable opportunity for consultancy firms seeking to expand their expertise and portfolio in financial services regulation.

## Notice

Section 166 Skilled Person's report to review the Firm's claims handling governance and oversight arrangements for retail insurance products provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdf85923-fa9d-4b0a-9697-2f7191d03d8b |
| 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 | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 12 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £265,807 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £265,807 |
| 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 | 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AVYSE PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 11:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdf85923-fa9d-4b0a-9697-2f7191d03d8b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdf85923-fa9d-4b0a-9697-2f7191d03d8b
  20th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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