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title: "Request for Information relating to Consumer Insights Market Research"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE"
published: "2021-12-07"
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# Request for Information relating to Consumer Insights Market Research

Buyer: FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f89cd1f6-06b3-4420-88fe-f671f49eae5c

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## Summary

The Financial Ombudsman Service is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Request for Information relating to Consumer Insights Market Research." This opportunity falls under the market research services industry category and is located in London, England (postal code E14 9SR). Key dates include an engagement end date set for 17 December 2021. This tender is part of an early market engagement exercise intended to gather market insights that will align the organisation's strategy with existing market capabilities.

This procurement process presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in market research services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can contribute innovative perspectives. Competitors well-suited for this tender may include firms specialising in consumer insights, survey and data analysis, as well as those with expertise in strategic market evaluation. Engaging in this process could enhance their visibility with a key public sector entity while positioning them for future contracts.

## Notice

The Financial Ombudsman Service (The Service) is intending to go out to the market for a market research provider. As part of an early market engagement exercise, we are sending out this request for information. Its purpose is to bring the market's perspective into our strategy and help us align our requirements and timeline to what is generally available in today's market.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17e4b2fd-57a9-48a5-9b0a-580ace11d052 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| 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 | FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 9SR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2021 at 15:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17e4b2fd-57a9-48a5-9b0a-580ace11d052

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17e4b2fd-57a9-48a5-9b0a-580ace11d052
  7th December 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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