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Corporate Finance Expert Panel A

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the United Kingdom has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "Corporate Finance Expert Panel A". This tender, which falls under the industry category of corporate finance and venture capital services (CPV 66122000), aims to secure expert advice on cost of capital, profitability, and other financial analyses to support CMA's Remedies, Business and Financial Analysis (RBFA). The open procedure (above threshold) allowed the CMA to appoint up to four experts, with a contract value of £105,000 GBP. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, following the tender closure on 4th September 2024. The contract period is slated from 5th September 2024 to 4th September 2027, focusing on ongoing technical financial advice across various projects handled by the CMA.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large businesses with substantial expertise in corporate finance and venture capital services. The appointed supplier, First Economics Limited, highlights the scale and expertise required for such contracts. Businesses competing for similar opportunities should have a strong background in financial analysis, understanding of profitability, and cost of capital consultations. Companies positioned to offer ongoing support and technical financial advice on a recurring basis will find this contract type advantageous for long-term growth and strengthening of client portfolios in the public sector. The involvement with a renowned organisation like the CMA also provides a beneficial reputational boost and potential for further collaborations.

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Notice Title

Corporate Finance Expert Panel A

Notice Description

The CMA's Remedies, Business and Financial Analysis (RBFA) function requires expertise to support its activities by the provision of technical advice on cost of capital, profitability and other related financial analysis on a recurring basis and across the full range of projects the CMA undertakes. The requirement was scoped to allow the CMA to appoint up to 4 experts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-031c1bea-8050-485b-8067-c5538b029b4c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88ba964d-0b77-48a5-8e38-f4814774f240
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66122000 - Corporate finance and venture capital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2024 - 3 Sep 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

FIRST ECONOMICS

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