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Research for post-implementation review of the Vulnerability Guidance

FCA

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18 Mar 2024 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has awarded a contract for the provision of research services for a post-implementation review of Vulnerability Guidance. The contract, valued at £42,757.50 in GBP, was awarded to CRITICAL RESEARCH LTD. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract period running from January 29, 2024, to March 31, 2024. The tender period ended on January 11, 2024, and the delivery addresses are in London, United Kingdom (postal code: E20 1JN). The main procurement category is services.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in market research services, particularly those experienced in handling consumers in vulnerable circumstances. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender suitable as the FCA has indicated SME suitability. The contracting authority, FCA, is based in London, UK, and the contract was awarded through a call-off from a framework agreement. Businesses interested in this tender should consider the specific research requirements outlined by the FCA to ensure alignment with the contract objectives and deliverables.

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Notice Title

Research for post-implementation review of the Vulnerability Guidance

Notice Description

Research on the experiences of consumers in vulnerable circumstances to support the FCA review of firms' treatment of customers in vulnerable circumstances.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bbd4f0e3-73ff-44d9-a9e0-27d23a581caf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18e8a213-b72b-4c3c-b225-11223568a22c
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
Not specified

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
£42,757 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,757 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 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

CRITICAL RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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