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title: "Research for post-implementation review of the Vulnerability Guidance"
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# Research for post-implementation review of the Vulnerability Guidance

Buyer: FCA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bbd4f0e3-73ff-44d9-a9e0-27d23a581caf

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has awarded a contract for the provision of research services for a post-implementation review of Vulnerability Guidance. The contract, valued at £42,757.50 in GBP, was awarded to CRITICAL RESEARCH LTD. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract period running from January 29, 2024, to March 31, 2024. The tender period ended on January 11, 2024, and the delivery addresses are in London, United Kingdom (postal code: E20 1JN). The main procurement category is services.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in market research services, particularly those experienced in handling consumers in vulnerable circumstances. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender suitable as the FCA has indicated SME suitability. The contracting authority, FCA, is based in London, UK, and the contract was awarded through a call-off from a framework agreement. Businesses interested in this tender should consider the specific research requirements outlined by the FCA to ensure alignment with the contract objectives and deliverables.

## Notice

Research on the experiences of consumers in vulnerable circumstances to support the FCA review of firms' treatment of customers in vulnerable circumstances.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18e8a213-b72b-4c3c-b225-11223568a22c |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,757 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,757 |
| 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 | CRITICAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2024 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18e8a213-b72b-4c3c-b225-11223568a22c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18e8a213-b72b-4c3c-b225-11223568a22c
  18th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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