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Later Life Mortgages Market Study Qualitative Consumer Research

FCA

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20 Jul 2026 at 14:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Later Life Mortgages Market Study Qualitative Consumer Research" has been completed with the award stage concluded on 20th July 2026. The buying organisation is the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), located in London, UK. The procurement falls under the category of market research services, specifically within the CPV classification scheme (79310000). The contract period runs from 25th June to 31st October 2026. This tender was carried out using a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a minimum value of £65,595 and a total value awarded of £78,714.

For businesses in the market research sector, particularly those not classified as SMEs or VCSEs, this type of procurement offers significant opportunities for growth. Companies that specialise in qualitative consumer research and have an ability to handle UK-based projects would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. This tender underscores the demand for specialised market studies, presenting opportunities for established companies to expand their portfolios and gain prestige by working with organisations like the FCA. The awarded supplier for this project, Irrational Agency Limited, exemplifies the type of company successful in this competitive environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Later Life Mortgages Market Study Qualitative Consumer Research

Notice Description

Procurement of qualitative consumer research to support the Later Life Mortgages Market Study (LLMMS).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f0974430-cf5c-4948-8c32-43cf5a9cf90c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a424a82f-929f-4a04-ac1f-b1780ad2d07b
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

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,714 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,714 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 31 Oct 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
FCA
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

IRRATIONAL AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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