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07 Jul 2026 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), a central government public authority based in London, has completed a selective procurement process under the legal framework identified as 2023/54. The procurement was titled "Economic Value of Financial Regulation" and falls under the services category, specifically financial consultancy services. The contract, valued at £54,000 gross, commenced on 16th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2026. Grant Thornton LLP, a large-scale organisation located in London, has been awarded the contract following a process under the method "below threshold - award under framework".

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in financial consultancy and advisory services, to contribute valuable insights into the economic impact of regulatory frameworks. The procurement method suggests that competitive bids from skilled consultancies are essential, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses with expertise in financial analysis and economic evaluation to grow their influence and portfolio. Such contracts can serve as key references for consultancies looking to cement their reputation in regulatory and consultancy domains.

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Notice Title

Economic Value of Financial Regulation

Notice Description

Procurement for an independent expert/consultancy to estimate the economic value of FCA related activities and the value of the full regulatory framework against a counterfactual of 'no regulator' (i.e. left to industry standards).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c4d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063458-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

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