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title: "UC Beta Productionisation - Data Scientist"
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# UC Beta Productionisation - Data Scientist

Buyer: FCA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba303b22-74c1-4ba9-a028-a0abcee3d07f

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has completed a procurement process for the project titled "UC Beta Productionisation - Data Scientist," focusing on data analysis services. The procurement fell under the selective method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract was valued at £166,140 GBP and was intended to support the Digital Unified Intelligence Environment team's Beta solution. The contract's effective period spanned from 16th September 2024 to 31st March 2025, with key activities based in London, UK. Relevant dates include the tender period ending on 15th August 2024, and the award being made on 28th August 2024.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in data analytics and digital solutions to contribute to a government project, thereby gaining valuable experience and building their portfolio in the public sector. BDO LLP, a professional services network, was awarded the contract, indicating that the tender was well-suited for established firms with a robust track record in data services and digital transformation. SMEs and VCSEs were not considered suitable for this specific procurement, highlighting the need for substantial expertise and resources to meet the FCA's requirements.

## Notice

This requirement is for a Data Scientist to provide support to the Digital Unified Intelligence Environment team and help with the productionisation of the Beta solution and other workstreams. Please see the role description attached for further information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb3b0b74-2c13-489f-b60c-e49db8bfa20c |
| 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 | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £166,140 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £166,140 |
| 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 | BDO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72316000 - Data analysis services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2024 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb3b0b74-2c13-489f-b60c-e49db8bfa20c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb3b0b74-2c13-489f-b60c-e49db8bfa20c
  18th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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