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title: "CON-18-042 Market Research Framework"
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# CON-18-042 Market Research Framework

Buyer: FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY (FCA)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4106cecf-c29a-403a-b597-6a9bd470453c

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is conducting a tender for the “CON-18-042 Market Research Framework” aimed at establishing a framework agreement for market research services valued at £11 million over a four-year period from November 2020 to April 2024. The procurement process is currently complete, having reached the award stage on 1 May 2020, and it has followed an open procurement method, allowing wide participation. The contract applies broadly across various locations, including the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in market research services, particularly large firms with the capacity to handle high-value contracts. Companies that can effectively engage in market analysis, consumer insights, and data collection will benefit from this framework. The open procedure enables a diverse range of suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to compete for participation in future opportunities under this framework, fostering growth within the industry.

## Notice

The FCA is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the provision of market research services for a four-year period, to take effect from April 2020. When accessing the procurement documents in Delta, please use the following access code: 8P7W65X9GH

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaa36597-4e98-4999-ae3d-37c33899da9a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2020 - 5 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,000,000 |
| 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 (FCA) |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 38 |
| Supplier names | 2CV; ACCENT MARKETING & RESEARCH; ATTICUS RESEARCH; BDIFFERENT; BDRC CONTINENTAL; BLUE MARBLE RESEARCH; BRITAIN THINKS; BRYSON PURDON SOCIAL RESEARCH; COLLABORATE RESEARCH; CRITICAL RESEARCH; ESRO RESEARCH; FUTURESIGHT BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE; GRAIL INSIGHTS; HARRIS INTERACTIVE; IFF RESEARCH; IGNITION HOUSE; ILLUMINAS PARTNERS; IPSOS MORI; JIGSAW RESEARCH; KANTAR; LONDON ECONOMICS; MINTEL GROUP LTS; N.M.G FINANCIAL SERVICES CONSULTING; NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH; NMG FINANCIAL SERVICES CONSULTING; OPINIUM; OXERA CONSULTING; POPULUS; PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS; PURPLE MARKET RESEARCH; RESEARCH FIRST; SAVANTA; STRICTLY FINANCIAL; THE BEHAVIOURAL ARCHITECTS; THE BIG WINDOW CONSULTANCY; THE HIVE INSIGHT & IDEA GENERATION; THE STATS PEOPLE; YOUGOV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2020 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaa36597-4e98-4999-ae3d-37c33899da9a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaa36597-4e98-4999-ae3d-37c33899da9a
  13th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=517115007
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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