---
title: "Automation of email storage proof of concept"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d58b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-07-28"
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# Automation of email storage proof of concept

Buyer: FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d58b

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), a public authority in the central government, has completed a procurement process titled "Automation of email storage proof of concept." Located in London, UK, this contract fell under the services category, particularly IT services including consulting, software development, internet, and support. The procurement method was direct and below threshold, without competition. The tender, identified as C4080, has successfully moved from the planning stage to award and contract sign-off. Key dates include the contract signing on 2nd March 2026 and documentation published on 28th July 2026. The project period extended from 2nd March to 31st March 2026.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses in IT services to observe advancements in automation technology for email storage within governmental processes. With Advantiq Solutions Ltd, a large-scale company based in London, being awarded the contract, it highlights opportunities for companies specialised in IT services to engage in niche government projects without requiring competitive tendering. Firms in the technology sector, particularly those with capabilities in proof of concept projects, could benefit from exploring similar contracts to expand their business footprint within public sector collaborations.

## Notice

The aim of the contract is for the supplier to undertake a proof of concept for the automated storage of emails.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071334-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADVANTIQ SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 14:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071334-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071334-2026
  28th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fca.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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