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title: "CON-21-190 Takedown Service"
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# CON-21-190 Takedown Service

Buyer: FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4b710de-5075-43f4-bf9f-b17bb1dc7059

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has initiated a tender process for the "CON-21-190 Takedown Service", aimed at enhancing internet services focused on cybercrime disruption relating to investment scams targeting UK consumers. The procurement falls under the industry category of financial market regulatory services and is located in London, UK. This open procurement method allows for competitive bidding, with a tender period closing on 10 January 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1 March 2022 and run until 28 February 2023, with an estimated contract value of £345,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in internet services, particularly those offering web scanning and cybercrime disruption solutions. Companies with expertise in data analytics and proactive monitoring are well-suited to compete, as the FCA seeks partners with the capability to effectively identify and take down websites and accounts promoting illegal financial activities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, broadening the potential for business growth in this critical sector.

## Notice

The FCA is looking for an internet services company to provide web scanning and cybercrime disruption services in relation to investment scams that target UK consumers. The FCA requires services that will support the FCA in its identification and take-down of websites, telephone numbers and social media accounts containing infringing content, with a particular focus on illegal financial promotions of products and services of investments or financial services. We are also looking for the third party to have strong data analytical tools that can carry out proactive monitoring and web scraping on a far reaching, speedy, industrialised basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90ad79eb-1086-47c7-a3e9-b446c1ee4e4e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £345,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66152000 - Financial market regulatory services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2021 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90ad79eb-1086-47c7-a3e9-b446c1ee4e4e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90ad79eb-1086-47c7-a3e9-b446c1ee4e4e
  8th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Financial-market-regulatory-services./3M542SBT7K
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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