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title: "Competition and market conditions in the UK statutory Public Interest Entity (PIE) audit market"
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# Competition and market conditions in the UK statutory Public Interest Entity (PIE) audit market

Buyer: THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5827969-f86f-4abf-88ac-d29b9b5bf4f1

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## Summary

The Financial Reporting Council Limited is initiating a procurement process titled "Competition and market conditions in the UK statutory Public Interest Entity (PIE) audit market". This engagement is focused on research and development services related to the PIE audit market, with a planning stage currently underway. The deadline for submitting Expressions of Interest is set for 15th November 2019. The procurement is primarily located within the United Kingdom and potentially extends to other areas such as British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research and consultancy sectors, especially those with expertise in audit processes and market analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Engaging in this process could enhance market visibility and grant access to future collaborations while contributing to the Financial Reporting Council's monitoring of the PIE audit landscape.

## Notice

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) welcomes Expressions of Interest for a potential future research project supporting our monitoring of the UK market for Public Interest Entity (PIE) audits. Please see PDF attachment for full details and instructions on how to submit an Expression of Interest to us.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5de8850-4a10-4fdc-91cb-1588d7a2964c |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Nov 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2Y 5AS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Bassishaw |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2019 at 16:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5de8850-4a10-4fdc-91cb-1588d7a2964c
- 30 Oct 2019 at 16:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5de8850-4a10-4fdc-91cb-1588d7a2964c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5de8850-4a10-4fdc-91cb-1588d7a2964c
  30th October 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e60a71cb-70f8-41de-aca2-91d9e70af070
  FRC Early Engagement Notice 07-19

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