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title: "Economic Research Competition - Edinburgh Innovations"
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# Economic Research Competition - Edinburgh Innovations

Buyer: FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e4538b2-0efc-457d-9044-31f9baaf2b02

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority has awarded a contract for an Economic Research Competition to Edinburgh Innovations. The project involves delivering a report to investigate methods of enhancing competitiveness by increasing export volumes via foreign direct investments. The tender, classified under economic research services, is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted via an open procedure below the threshold, and key dates include the tender period ending on 15 December 2024, and the contract running from 11 February 2025 to 31 March 2025. The total contract value is £36,000.

This procurement presents opportunities for firms specialising in economic research services, particularly those with expertise in foreign direct investments and export market analysis. Business growth can be driven by leveraging this contract to showcase strategic capabilities and successfully executing high-profile projects for a reputable buyer like the Financial Conduct Authority. Companies adept at delivering insightful research and substantive reports can utilise this project to strengthen their market presence and build credibility within the industry.

## Notice

To deliver a report investigating methods of enhancing competitiveness through increasing export volumes via foreign direct investments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c17f5f2-c46e-47d4-baab-8f0482659168 |
| 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 | 11 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| 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 | EDINBURGH INNOVATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311400 - Economic research services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2025 at 11:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c17f5f2-c46e-47d4-baab-8f0482659168
- 12 Feb 2025 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/700da97b-1628-4731-8e30-94513e541036

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c17f5f2-c46e-47d4-baab-8f0482659168
  12th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/700da97b-1628-4731-8e30-94513e541036
  12th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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