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title: "A2A Economist Support"
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# A2A Economist Support

Buyer: FCA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fdac74fb-eae3-4fb4-89c4-93d7f0bf168c

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has completed a procurement process titled "A2A Economist Support" in the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy Services. Located in London, the procurement aims to develop an access price for Phase I VRP and provide economic rationale for intervention, including advising on mandated sending firms. This selective procurement was a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contracting stage being an award. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 7 August 2024, the start of the contract on 2 September 2024, and an end date of 1 January 2025. The contract, valued at £104,400, was awarded to GRANT THORNTON LLP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the consultancy services sector to engage with the FCA, offering a chance to showcase expertise in economic analysis and advisory services. Companies with robust capabilities in business consultancy, particularly those experienced in economic evaluations and working within regulated industries, would find this contract beneficial. Although the suitability criteria did not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, larger consultancy firms and partnerships are well-suited to undertake such complex and high-value projects, driving business growth through strategic collaborations and high-profile client engagement.

## Notice

The work will focus on developing an access price for Phase I VRP and the supplier will also contribute to the economic rationale for intervention, advising on which sending firms should be mandated and the CBA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/641163ed-0914-4589-bde3-c2f6388defe2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 1 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £104,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £104,400 |
| 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 | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2024 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/641163ed-0914-4589-bde3-c2f6388defe2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/641163ed-0914-4589-bde3-c2f6388defe2
  10th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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