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title: "Full roll out of Cost Based Transparency"
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buyer: "FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-08-07"
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# Full roll out of Cost Based Transparency

Buyer: FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df6d9974-17e0-4bbe-a463-a13618221eab

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has completed a procurement process for the full roll out of Cost Based Transparency, focusing on both front line and enabling functions. This procurement falls under the category of business and management consultancy services, with a contract value of £971,088. The procurement was conducted using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in London, United Kingdom, the process reached its award stage with the contract period starting from 1st July 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. The award was made to Mason Advisory Limited with the award notice published on 7th August 2025.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in financial regulatory frameworks and cost management. With the FCA being a key regulatory body within the UK financial sector, this contract represents a prestigious opportunity to contribute expertise, potentially enhancing a company's portfolio and reputation in the consultancy domain. Although the tender was not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, it would appeal to well-established consultancies capable of delivering on complex, large-scale projects within fixed timelines.

## Notice

Roll out of Cost Based Transparency to front line and enabling functions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d1e35c2-8739-47c6-85e7-c5c979d9dcc6 |
| 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 | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £971,088 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £971,088 |
| 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 | 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 | MASON ADVISORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2025 at 14:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d1e35c2-8739-47c6-85e7-c5c979d9dcc6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d1e35c2-8739-47c6-85e7-c5c979d9dcc6
  7th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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