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title: "Sourcing, Category & Supplier Management Solution"
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# Sourcing, Category & Supplier Management Solution

Buyer: FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-841f56df-2853-4283-84d4-ba88922b0ccf

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is conducting a tender for a Sourcing, Category & Supplier Management Solution, aiming to refine requirements for such a solution through market consultations. This procurement activity is currently in the Planning stage, with expressions of interest being invited until 12:00 (midday) on 11 January 2021. Delivery is expected in London, United Kingdom, under the IT services industry category, with the contract anticipated to start on 29 October 2021 and last until 28 October 2024. This tender is associated with the procurement method identified as "Other - PIN".

This opportunity provides a significant avenue for growth in the IT services sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in consulting, software development, and support services. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier governance will be particularly well-suited for this tender, as the FCA seeks to engage suppliers with innovative solutions and market knowledge during the formal Request for Information (RFI) phase.

## Notice

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 are seeking supplier expertise and knowledge to refine requirements for the provision of a Sourcing, Category and Supplier Management Solution. The envisaged end to end solution is expected to have, but not limited to, the following functionality: Pre-market engagement, Market Research, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Award, Contract Management, Supplier Management and Governance. This engagement will comprise of a formal Request for Information (RFI) which will run for 6 weeks commencing 2 December 2020. Supplier responses are to be submitted by 12:00 (midday) 11 January 2021 via Delta. Further details are provided on the FCA's esourcing portal; Delta. Suppliers are required to register their interest to access the RFI documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/109e3ecd-a708-4555-a260-142c66573ea1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - PIN |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2021 - 28 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2020 at 09:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/109e3ecd-a708-4555-a260-142c66573ea1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/109e3ecd-a708-4555-a260-142c66573ea1
  10th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-IT-services:-consulting%2C-software-development%2C-Internet-and-support./38Z828USBN
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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