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title: "Open Source Intelligence cyber and forensics platform"
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# Open Source Intelligence cyber and forensics platform

Buyer: FCA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78fc6742-b829-40fd-af0c-aa2d0ec7f7f3

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has completed a procurement process under the title "Open Source Intelligence Cyber and Forensics Platform," which falls within the IT services industry category. This procurement, conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, focuses on goods essential for enhancing cyber capabilities. Located in London, United Kingdom, the procurement process reached the award stage, with key dates marking the contract period from 31st July 2025 to 30th July 2026. The total contract value is £63,329.29, with the award notice published on 6th February 2026.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity, particularly for large businesses skilled in IT consultancy, software development, and internet support services. Although not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with capabilities to deliver advanced cyber intelligence and forensics solutions could leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and establish a solid foothold within governmental cybersecurity projects. The award to SOFTCAT LTD, a large-scale supplier, underscores the need for significant expertise and resources to fulfil the project requirements successfully.

## Notice

Open Source Intelligence cyber and forensics platform

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62cda4e4-e2bc-47d5-8f3f-bc0c133138e1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2025 - 30 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,329 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | SOFTCAT LTD - FCA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2026 at 18:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62cda4e4-e2bc-47d5-8f3f-bc0c133138e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62cda4e4-e2bc-47d5-8f3f-bc0c133138e1
  6th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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