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Panel Provider for Behavioural Experiments

FCA

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12 Nov 2025 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in London has awarded a contract titled "Panel Provider for Behavioural Experiments" in the research services industry, under the classification code 73110000. The procurement process concluded with an active award stage on 16th October 2025, with the contract period spanning from 20th October 2025 to 19th October 2027. The contract was awarded through a selective procurement method using a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total value of £350,400. The location specified for services is London, United Kingdom, and the contract was not specifically targeted toward Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) or Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in recruiting and managing participants for behavioural experiments, particularly those with a strong background in research services. The awarded contract offers a substantial growth opportunity for medium to large firms capable of handling significant projects within a structured framework agreement. Businesses already engaged in providing similar services to public sector bodies, with capabilities to scale their operations, would be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. The FCA's selection of CRITICAL RESEARCH LTD as the supplier indicates its preference for entities with expertise in this niche area, supporting both the FCA and its Behavioural Economics and Data Unit's objectives.

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Notice Title

Panel Provider for Behavioural Experiments

Notice Description

Supplier to recruit and manage participants for online behavioural experiments delivered by the Behavioural Economics and Data Unit (BDU).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79ea53b0-f3d6-4c8a-a94b-ac53ad6ee75c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f27005c-a15d-494c-a4f1-f111dcc7ce82
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2027 1-2 years
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
FCA Procurement
Contact Email
fcaprocurement@fca.org.uk
Contact Phone
0800 111 6768

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

CRITICAL RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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