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title: "Access to Merchant Cash Acceptance Market Research"
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# Access to Merchant Cash Acceptance Market Research

Buyer: THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6292885-b3e0-42ad-9acf-ebad0e63f05c

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Access to Merchant Cash Acceptance Market Research" was conducted by the Financial Conduct Authority, based in London, United Kingdom. This tender falls within the research services industry category and utilised a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 18 May 2020, and the associated contract commenced on 1 June 2020, with a termination date set for 31 December 2020. The contract value was estimated at £100,000, with a minimum value of £50,000 allocated for the services rendered.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in market research services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate expertise in similar projects. Notably, companies skilled in conducting comprehensive market analyses and that possess a strong understanding of financial services and payment solutions will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with the Financial Conduct Authority could foster long-term relationships and open doors to further contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

Access to Merchant Cash Acceptance Market Research

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e4d0fb9-30a2-45a6-a5cf-0a35b80e9111 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £786,000 |
| 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 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 | SAVANTA GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2020 at 16:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e4d0fb9-30a2-45a6-a5cf-0a35b80e9111

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e4d0fb9-30a2-45a6-a5cf-0a35b80e9111
  26th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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