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title: "Economic Research Competition"
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# Economic Research Competition

Buyer: FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1480660-1654-49b1-a14c-66b8bf2e10b4

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has initiated an active procurement process for an "Economic Research Competition," classified under the industry category of economic research services. This tender, valued at £120,000, aims to commission research on growth, competitiveness, and regulation within the UK financial services sector. Located in London, UK, with postal code E20 1JN, the procurement stage is currently in the tender phase with an end date of 15th December 2024. Key dates include the contract start on 6th January 2025 and completion by 31st March 2025. Interested bidders can access the opportunity through the FCA's eProcurement Platform, Atamis.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in economic research. With the FCA intending to award contracts to four bidders, each worth up to £30,000, businesses have the chance to contribute to influential reports that will shape policy and regulatory frameworks within the financial sector. The succinct three-month research reports will be a valuable showcase of expertise, providing substantial exposure and potential for future governmental collaborations.

## Notice

The FCA has launched a research competition to award contracts to fund several research projects focused on growth, competitiveness and regulation in the UK financial services sector. The FCA intends to award to 4 bidders up to PS30,000 each to produce a report on growth, competitiveness and regulation in the UK financial services sector. The output will be a publishable report over approximately 3 months that succinctly summarises the research. The opportunity will be available via our eProcurement Platform, Atamis (https://atamis-fca.my.site.com/s/Welcome).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ed948f0-ec4a-4b00-88df-f05129030cb4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311400 - Economic research services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2024 at 10:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ed948f0-ec4a-4b00-88df-f05129030cb4
- 25 Nov 2024 at 14:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5209faef-3ae6-42e8-9a71-c0b75cdc0051

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ed948f0-ec4a-4b00-88df-f05129030cb4
  27th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5209faef-3ae6-42e8-9a71-c0b75cdc0051
  25th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-fca.my.site.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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