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title: "Merchant Payment Behaviour Market Research"
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# Merchant Payment Behaviour Market Research

Buyer: FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ebb64cf-9481-4822-91ae-627e4c405e09

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority has recently completed the procurement process titled "Merchant Payment Behaviour Market Research". This contract, valued at £166,597, pertains to the market research services industry and involves surveying merchants using UK payment systems to produce a detailed report. The procurement, located in London, utilised a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 9th December 2025 and the contract period running from 19th January 2026 to 31st March 2026. The award stage is now active, with IFF Research serving as the supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market research, particularly those capable of handling large-scale surveys and data analysis. Although not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with extensive resources and experience in complex market research tasks would find this opportunity beneficial for growth. The detailed insights gained from such a project can enhance a company's portfolio and reputation in providing strategic market analysis.

## Notice

Contract for market research services. The contract delivers a survey sampling specification of appropriate merchant that are users of UK payment systems to result in production of a detailed publishable report of findings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c746e5c-da65-420b-bcac-20ea716fb298 |
| 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 | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £166,597 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £166,597 |
| 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 | IFF RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 12:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c746e5c-da65-420b-bcac-20ea716fb298
- 21 Jan 2026 at 12:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91ba9736-a324-445e-ad90-ae22122af3cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c746e5c-da65-420b-bcac-20ea716fb298
  21st January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91ba9736-a324-445e-ad90-ae22122af3cc
  21st January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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