Tender

Economic Research Competition

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

27 Nov 2024 at 10:43

Tender

25 Nov 2024 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has initiated an active procurement process for an "Economic Research Competition," classified under the industry category of economic research services. This tender, valued at £120,000, aims to commission research on growth, competitiveness, and regulation within the UK financial services sector. Located in London, UK, with postal code E20 1JN, the procurement stage is currently in the tender phase with an end date of 15th December 2024. Key dates include the contract start on 6th January 2025 and completion by 31st March 2025. Interested bidders can access the opportunity through the FCA's eProcurement Platform, Atamis.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in economic research. With the FCA intending to award contracts to four bidders, each worth up to £30,000, businesses have the chance to contribute to influential reports that will shape policy and regulatory frameworks within the financial sector. The succinct three-month research reports will be a valuable showcase of expertise, providing substantial exposure and potential for future governmental collaborations.

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Notice Title

Economic Research Competition

Notice Description

The FCA has launched a research competition to award contracts to fund several research projects focused on growth, competitiveness and regulation in the UK financial services sector. The FCA intends to award to 4 bidders up to PS30,000 each to produce a report on growth, competitiveness and regulation in the UK financial services sector. The output will be a publishable report over approximately 3 months that succinctly summarises the research. The opportunity will be available via our eProcurement Platform, Atamis (https://atamis-fca.my.site.com/s/Welcome).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1480660-1654-49b1-a14c-66b8bf2e10b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ed948f0-ec4a-4b00-88df-f05129030cb4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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