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Merchant Payment Behaviour Market Research

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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21 Jan 2026 at 12:38

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21 Jan 2026 at 12:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority has recently completed the procurement process titled "Merchant Payment Behaviour Market Research". This contract, valued at £166,597, pertains to the market research services industry and involves surveying merchants using UK payment systems to produce a detailed report. The procurement, located in London, utilised a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 9th December 2025 and the contract period running from 19th January 2026 to 31st March 2026. The award stage is now active, with IFF Research serving as the supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market research, particularly those capable of handling large-scale surveys and data analysis. Although not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with extensive resources and experience in complex market research tasks would find this opportunity beneficial for growth. The detailed insights gained from such a project can enhance a company's portfolio and reputation in providing strategic market analysis.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Merchant Payment Behaviour Market Research

Notice Description

Contract for market research services. The contract delivers a survey sampling specification of appropriate merchant that are users of UK payment systems to result in production of a detailed publishable report of findings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7ebb64cf-9481-4822-91ae-627e4c405e09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c746e5c-da65-420b-bcac-20ea716fb298
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£166,597 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£166,597 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY
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

IFF RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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