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title: "Research by external supplier from Retail Lending Dept"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY"
published: "2019-04-08"
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# Research by external supplier from Retail Lending Dept

Buyer: THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1dca29ec-134d-415f-a4d5-ed87eaf73f61

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority, based in London, has recently completed a procurement process for research services titled "Research by external supplier from Retail Lending Dept." This procurement, categorised under research consultancy services with a value of £250,000, was conducted through a direct procurement method as a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period ran from 30 January 2019 to 29 March 2019, and the tender period concluded on 8 October 2018.

This contract presents an opportunity for firms in the research consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in retail lending. Companies looking to engage with the Financial Conduct Authority should ideally have a track record in delivering research-based services. Given that the contract was awarded to a large supplier, businesses positioned as small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and community and voluntary sector enterprises (VCSEs) may find growth opportunities through partnerships or subcontracting arrangements in future similar tenders.

## Notice

Research by external supplier fro Retail Lending Dept

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bee2f81-cb9c-422c-b4e8-8857d119baa7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2019 - 29 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £167,657 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXPERIAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2019 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bee2f81-cb9c-422c-b4e8-8857d119baa7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bee2f81-cb9c-422c-b4e8-8857d119baa7
  8th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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