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title: "Security Acceleration Partner"
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# Security Acceleration Partner

Buyer: FCA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e08ca7f2-7403-41f7-b1b3-11d6719c9ad8

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has completed a public procurement process for a contract titled "Security Acceleration Partner" under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The scope of this project was to back the Strategic Security Programme. Located in London, United Kingdom, the procurement process was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 5th May 2025, with the contract period starting on 30th June 2025 and concluding on 3rd October 2025. The award was made to PWC Change Management Ltd on 12th May 2025 for a contract value of £490,000.

This procurement represents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the IT services domain, particularly those with expertise in security and strategic programme support. Although the contract was not specifically designated as suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, large enterprises like PWC Change Management Ltd are evidently well-positioned to secure such contracts. Engaging in similar tenders could provide substantial growth avenues for firms that can deliver consulting and software development services efficiently, fostering collaborations with large public bodies such as the FCA.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract is to provide a Security Acceleration Partner to support the Strategic Security Programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f26dac7-5021-454e-90a5-069cc88242d5 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2025 - 3 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £490,000 |
| 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 | PWC CHANGE MANAGMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 15:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f26dac7-5021-454e-90a5-069cc88242d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f26dac7-5021-454e-90a5-069cc88242d5
  5th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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