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title: "Economic Research Competition - Beauhurst (Business Funding Research Ltd)"
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# Economic Research Competition - Beauhurst (Business Funding Research Ltd)

Buyer: FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-555e1fd3-1fa7-4af5-88b4-85a8259ef8ed

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority has completed the procurement process titled "Economic Research Competition - Beauhurst (Business Funding Research Ltd)" in the category of economic research services. Focused on providing a report into risk appetite for innovation and productivity in private financial services companies, the project is located in London, United Kingdom. The tender process concluded on 15th December 2024, with the contract running from 14th January 2025 to 31st March 2025. The total contract value is £27,000, awarded through an open procedure (below threshold) to Beauhurst (Business Funding Research Ltd).

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies in the economic research sector, particularly those specialising in financial services. Businesses that can deliver thorough and insightful reports on risk appetite and productivity innovation will find such contracts beneficial for growth. The project is well-suited to larger firms rather than SMEs or VCSEs, given the Financial Conduct Authority's requirements. This could be a launching pad for firms aiming to establish or strengthen their presence in the field of economic research for financial services.

## Notice

To deliver a report into risk appetite for innovation and productivity in private financial services companies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37dad60f-1450-495a-9cd2-9141e9059ac2 |
| 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 | 14 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,000 |
| 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 | BEAUHURST (BUSINESS FUNDING RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311400 - Economic research services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2025 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37dad60f-1450-495a-9cd2-9141e9059ac2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37dad60f-1450-495a-9cd2-9141e9059ac2
  12th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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