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title: "Skilled Person Review for claims handling"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-06-15"
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# Skilled Person Review for claims handling

Buyer: FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be1d4053-ca7f-4fde-9b06-15cc94348251

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) conducted a procurement process for a "Skilled Person Review for claims handling" in the business and management consultancy industry category. The project location is specified as London, United Kingdom, with postal code E20 1JN. This procurement, under a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, went through its completion phase with an award stage on 7 April 2026. The tender was valued at £472,567.50, and the contract period is set from 13 April 2026 to 31 July 2026. The tender was not marked as specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs.

This procurement opportunity offers significant scope for business growth for entities specialising in consultancy services, particularly those capable of providing skilled reports under FSMA section 166. Businesses that have a framework agreement with the FCA or are similarly positioned to offer high-level consultancy services in the financial regulatory space would be well-suited to compete. The awarded contract to EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND INTERNATIONAL LLP underscores the competitive landscape and the potential for winning future opportunities under such frameworks.

## Notice

The FCA to procure a skilled person (Skilled Person) to provide a report under FSMA section 166(3)(b).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4a86cbc-b7d2-41dd-800a-db8631a4cb88 |
| 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 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £472,567 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £472,567 |
| 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 | STRATFORD |
| 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 | EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4a86cbc-b7d2-41dd-800a-db8631a4cb88

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4a86cbc-b7d2-41dd-800a-db8631a4cb88
  15th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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