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title: "Economic Research Competition"
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# Economic Research Competition

Buyer: FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3df8d479-e72d-41d0-a618-b0ef46225ada

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority has awarded a contract for the "Economic Research Competition" to University College London. This project entails delivering a report on risks in the UK FinTech sector and its implications for consumer credit and economic growth. The procurement, classified under "Economic research services" (CPV code 79311400), follows an open procedure below the threshold and falls under the services category. The contract started on 24th January 2025 and is set to end on 31st March 2025. The total contract value is £27,120, and the work will be conducted in London, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in economic research, particularly those with expertise in financial technology and consumer credit analysis. While the competition is not specifically targeted at small or medium-sized enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, it is well-suited for established institutions with robust research capabilities. Winning this tender not only provides financial benefits but also strengthens the business’s portfolio in public sector research projects, particularly in the rapidly evolving FinTech sector.

## Notice

To deliver a report into risks in the UK FinTech sector as well as implications for consumer credit and economic growth.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7764c12b-7e14-47a4-b4b1-207bedbcc05a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,120 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,120 |
| 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 | FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY |
| Locality | STRATFORD |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311400 - Economic research services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2025 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7764c12b-7e14-47a4-b4b1-207bedbcc05a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7764c12b-7e14-47a4-b4b1-207bedbcc05a
  12th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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