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Motor Finance Project - Economists

FCA

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28 Jan 2026 at 12:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), based in London, has completed the award stage of the public procurement process for the "Motor Finance Project - Economists." This contract falls within the business and management consultancy services industry category and was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at £315,705.6, was awarded on 31st December 2025 to GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX LLP. The contract period commenced on 5th January 2026 and is set to conclude by 27th March 2026. The project was initially tendered with its period closing on 8th December 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in economic analysis within the motor finance sector to expand their footprint. Although the project does not specifically target small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), it is well-suited for larger consultancy firms capable of delivering sophisticated analytical support. Firms with expertise in business management and consultancy services, especially those familiar with framework agreements, stand to benefit primarily from such contracts.

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Notice Title

Motor Finance Project - Economists

Notice Description

Analytical support relating to Motor Finance Project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-22f45cab-9a4d-4eed-b26f-114eca56720b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce842c49-63d6-4acc-b4a3-b184a602f8d1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£315,705 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£315,705 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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