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title: "Skilled person review on financial crime under the MLRs"
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# Skilled person review on financial crime under the MLRs

Buyer: FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb20cba8-af44-4385-acc6-fb76f7a75caf

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority has recently completed a procurement process for a skilled person review on financial crime under the Money Laundering Regulations (MLRs). This contract, classified under the business and management consultancy services category, took place within London, United Kingdom, with a total value of £111,330. The procurement stage was in the 'Award' phase as of 5th February 2026. The selective procurement method used was a call-off from a framework agreement. Pertinent dates include the tender end period on 2nd December 2025 and the contract period from 12th January to 1st May 2026. The award was given to Pathlight Associates on 15th December 2025, and the awarded contract was published on 5th February 2026.

This procurement opportunity highlights significant growth potential for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in compliance and financial crime prevention services. Due to the specific requirements of the project, businesses with significant expertise in navigating complex regulatory environments would be well-suited to compete. While this particular opportunity was not targeted towards SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE), larger consultancy firms adept at providing skilled reviews stand to benefit from similar tenders in this industry category.

## Notice

A skilled person review is required within an Annex 1 registered firm.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8306b5fe-1216-4194-8d36-0b61708b2841 |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £111,330 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £111,330 |
| 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 | STRATFORD |
| 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 | PATHLIGHT ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 16:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8306b5fe-1216-4194-8d36-0b61708b2841

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8306b5fe-1216-4194-8d36-0b61708b2841
  5th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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