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title: "Wates Principles of Corporate Governance (FRC Research Project)"
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# Wates Principles of Corporate Governance (FRC Research Project)

Buyer: THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6627fc28-9701-4d24-9655-90c973eafbef

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## Summary

The Financial Reporting Council Limited has awarded a contract for the "Wates Principles of Corporate Governance (FRC Research Project)" aimed at providing research services within the industry of research and development. This procurement, initiated through an open procedure, involved a total contract value of £50,000, with a minimum threshold of £42,000. The contract period commenced on February 1, 2021, and concluded on June 30, 2021. The procurement process was completed with the award notice published on April 7, 2021, following a tender period that ended on January 8, 2021, at the location of London, EC2Y 5AS.

This opportunity presents a substantial avenue for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that specialise in research and consultancy services. Companies capable of delivering high-quality research aligned with corporate governance standards would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders. Engaging with the Financial Reporting Council and addressing the requirements outlined in their research objectives can lead to further contracts in this sector, thus benefiting businesses seeking to enhance their portfolio and expertise.

## Notice

THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE - THIS TENDER IS CLOSED / COMPLETED The FRC has awarded a contract for the provision of Research Services. This Notice was superseded by " Wates Principles of Corporate Governance (FRC Research Project), FRC2020 -0113 (revised closing date) which has now been Awarded. Additional information: This Opportunity is Closed. This is a contract award Notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee52aa79-86f1-439c-b704-3483bc5021b8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2021 - 13 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 | THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2Y 5AS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Bassishaw |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2021 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee52aa79-86f1-439c-b704-3483bc5021b8
- 7 Dec 2020 at 15:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7259ea27-6519-47c1-a04b-57b8afef9c14

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee52aa79-86f1-439c-b704-3483bc5021b8
  7th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7259ea27-6519-47c1-a04b-57b8afef9c14
  7th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/593da761-f359-40c3-ba97-5c5111ad1bd9
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/27e2ce65-f3a9-4023-a32c-01dd3c16f85d

## Notice URLs

- http://www.frc.org.uk

## Provenance

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