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XBIF - Economist resource augmentation

FCA

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19 Feb 2025 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has awarded a contract titled "XBIF - Economist resource augmentation" in the financial consultancy services industry. The procurement process, classified under CPV code 66171000, is located in London, United Kingdom, with delivery addresses specified within the E20 1JN postal code. The contract is managed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 24 January 2025, and the contract period started on 17 February 2025, ending on 31 March 2025. Key dates include the award date of 10 February 2025 and the notice publication date of 19 February 2025. The contract value is £45,540 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial consultancy services, particularly those that can provide expert economic analysis and reporting. While the procurement method was selective, businesses well-positioned within existing framework agreements could benefit from this type of contract. Companies adept in offering consultancy services to large regulatory bodies like the FCA will find this contract alignment advantageous for growing their portfolios and enhancing their industry standing. The chosen supplier, Cambridge Economic Policy Associates Limited, exemplifies the kind of expertise and reliability sought by the FCA for this important project.

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Notice Title

XBIF - Economist resource augmentation

Notice Description

This contract is to provide an economist to support the delivery of the XBIF final report and associated remedies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-910811cc-e4c5-4ee4-84ae-22db9b532ea0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a88d127-b149-43fd-9937-85a323c56e29
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

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,540 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,540 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 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
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

CAMBRIDGE ECONOMIC POLICY ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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