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title: "Senior Associate - Retail Banking Supervision"
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# Senior Associate - Retail Banking Supervision

Buyer: FCA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dac15313-6a41-4738-a9bd-5d5e68ffa346

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has awarded a contract in relation to the supervision of retail banking, specifically overseeing Santander UK's proposed acquisition of TSB. This contract falls under the industry category of "Financial market regulatory services" and utilises a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is the Award stage, concluded with BDO LLP as the supplier. Located in London, the contract period will run from 16th February 2026 to 14th August 2026, with a contract value of GBP 83,916. Important dates include the tender period ending on 21st November 2025 and the award published on 2nd February 2026.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for firms specialised in financial regulatory services to expand their portfolio and enhance their credibility within the financial sector. Although the opportunity was not deemed suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), it signifies robust growth potential for larger consultancies capable of navigating regulatory frameworks. Participating businesses that can deliver effective project management, regulatory coordination, and stakeholder engagement will find this tender particularly beneficial to their business growth strategy, aligning well with governmental oversight and financial compliance operations.

## Notice

RB requires a Fixed Term Contract/external consultant to support the SanUK/NI Banks Supervision team in overseeing Santander UK's proposed acquisition of TSB and supporting our inputs into the PRA's assessment of change in control (CiC) process under Part XII of FSMA. The Consultant will provide critical support across project management, regulatory coordination, and governance reporting. Key responsibilities include managing timelines aligned with PRA and firm plans, maintaining FCA-compliant records, reviewing CiC applications, and preparing internal briefings for senior decision-makers. The role also involves stakeholder engagement with PRA, FCA Legal, Authorisations, and operational teams. This resource is essential to ensure effective supervision, regulatory compliance, and timely execution of the CiC process, while maintaining high standards of governance and operational efficiency.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6007d05-a716-4aea-a031-29ef207fb3fd |
| 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 | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 14 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,916 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,916 |
| 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

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66152000 - Financial market regulatory services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6007d05-a716-4aea-a031-29ef207fb3fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6007d05-a716-4aea-a031-29ef207fb3fd
  2nd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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