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title: "Independent Study: Equities Consolidated Tape Consultancy"
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# Independent Study: Equities Consolidated Tape Consultancy

Buyer: FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66ad518e-8075-4fab-a5f3-56fff8fee580

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in London has completed the procurement process for an independent study titled "Equities Consolidated Tape Consultancy". This consultancy project involves preparing a study on the potential effects of an equities consolidated tape (CT) in the UK, especially focusing on pre-trade data. The procurement falls under the business and management consultancy services category, with an additional classification in financial consultancy and transaction processing. The procurement was carried out using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 25th July 2024, and the contract was awarded on 9th August 2024. The contract started on 12th August 2024 and will end on 31st December 2024, with a total value of £149,850.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy and business management services, with a specific focus on equities and pre-trade data analysis. Large-scale consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in financial transactions and clearing-house services, would be well-suited to compete for such tenders. The awarded contract to European Economic Research Limited, a large-scale consultancy, highlights the potential growth opportunities for businesses capable of providing in-depth and independent economic research studies, enhancing their portfolio and credibility in a competitive market.

## Notice

We would like consultants to prepare an independent study of the potential effects of an equities CT, particularly one that includes pre-trade data, in the UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ae8aadf-ded9-491b-9449-ae83edb850e4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £149,850 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,850 |
| 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 | 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EUROPEAN ECONOMIC RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2024 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ae8aadf-ded9-491b-9449-ae83edb850e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ae8aadf-ded9-491b-9449-ae83edb850e4
  24th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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