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title: "XBIF - Economist resource augmentation"
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# XBIF - Economist resource augmentation

Buyer: FCA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-910811cc-e4c5-4ee4-84ae-22db9b532ea0

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has awarded a contract titled "XBIF - Economist resource augmentation" in the financial consultancy services industry. The procurement process, classified under CPV code 66171000, is located in London, United Kingdom, with delivery addresses specified within the E20 1JN postal code. The contract is managed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 24 January 2025, and the contract period started on 17 February 2025, ending on 31 March 2025. Key dates include the award date of 10 February 2025 and the notice publication date of 19 February 2025. The contract value is £45,540 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial consultancy services, particularly those that can provide expert economic analysis and reporting. While the procurement method was selective, businesses well-positioned within existing framework agreements could benefit from this type of contract. Companies adept in offering consultancy services to large regulatory bodies like the FCA will find this contract alignment advantageous for growing their portfolios and enhancing their industry standing. The chosen supplier, Cambridge Economic Policy Associates Limited, exemplifies the kind of expertise and reliability sought by the FCA for this important project.

## Notice

This contract is to provide an economist to support the delivery of the XBIF final report and associated remedies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a88d127-b149-43fd-9937-85a323c56e29 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,540 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,540 |
| 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 | 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAMBRIDGE ECONOMIC POLICY ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2025 at 16:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a88d127-b149-43fd-9937-85a323c56e29

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a88d127-b149-43fd-9937-85a323c56e29
  19th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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