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Cloud Research and Insights Subscriptions

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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04 Jun 2025 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Cloud Research and Insights Subscriptions," led by the Financial Conduct Authority, has reached the award stage. This process falls under the research services industry category with classification code CPV 73110000. The procurement location is in London, United Kingdom, and the key dates included the contract period starting on 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. The procurement was conducted through a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was open until 12th March 2025, with an initial estimated value of £101,900 GBP and an awarded value of £122,280 GBP. This contract was awarded to GARTNER UK LTD, a large-scale supplier, as of 31st March 2025. The FCA, being the buyer, processed the procurement through a structured and established framework, ensuring transparency and competitiveness.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies operating within the research services domain. Specifically, businesses offering specialised or innovative research and insights solutions might find such opportunities appealing given the specialized requirement nature. While the procurement process initially invited selective bids, it highlights the importance of registering in relevant frameworks to access similar future opportunities. The contract's suitability noted a preference for small and medium-sized enterprises, indicating opportunities for SMEs, although the awarded contract itself went to a larger entity. Hence, businesses aiming to expand into government contracts should explore framework agreements to leverage similar future opportunities through a well-structured procurement environment.

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Notice Title

Cloud Research and Insights Subscriptions

Notice Description

Subscription based Research Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a7c0fcfe-7382-4651-b492-36bfe1c44719
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0e73bc1-89db-4ef8-bcf2-943fc12852b8
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£122,280 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£122,280 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY
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

GARTNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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