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MLEX Access

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has completed a procurement process for a tender titled "MLEX Access," classified under the industry category of subscription services. This contract, valued at £87,532, allows CMA staff to access and utilise information from the proprietary MLEX service. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, which was active from the start of the contract period on 1st April 2021, concluding on 31st March 2024. The tender was officially closed on 1st March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in subscription services and data access solutions. Businesses in the information services industry or those capable of delivering similar services, particularly those with experience in providing market intelligence platforms, would be well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. Engaging in this procurement can help businesses expand their market reach, build a relationship with a governmental body, and enhance their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MLEX Access

Notice Description

Provision of a contract through which CMA staff can access and make use of information available in the proprietary MLEX service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01a11e7d-2186-4fd9-8d99-ed461e5506af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aab42533-5955-420a-b2bf-a45bd1c51f72
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£87,532 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,532 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MLEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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