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title: "MDP System Changes to connect to UK FIRDS System and subsequent testing support"
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# MDP System Changes to connect to UK FIRDS System and subsequent testing support

Buyer: THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9c50e44-19a5-44fa-80fe-adb2f37e6b0b

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority is seeking support for the MDP System Changes to connect to the UK FIRDS System, with a contract value of £5 million. This procurement falls within the IT services industry, specifically consulting, software development, and support. The contracting process is classified as a direct procurement method, using a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period extends from 1st October 2018 to 29th March 2019, and ended its tender period on 30th September 2018.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for medium to large-sized companies specialising in IT services, software development, and system integration to engage in government projects. Companies with proven expertise in supporting financial regulatory frameworks or experience with similar infrastructures would be particularly well-prepared to compete for this contract. The successful award to Sopra Steria Limited indicates a preference for established suppliers in this domain.

## Notice

MDP System Changes to connect to UK FIRDS System and subsequent testing support 01/10/2018 - 29//03/2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a059ddf-2a57-4f94-bb5c-653d60c30dde |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 29 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £304,136 |
| 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 | THE 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 | SOPRA STERIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2019 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a059ddf-2a57-4f94-bb5c-653d60c30dde

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a059ddf-2a57-4f94-bb5c-653d60c30dde
  17th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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