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Ex-post evaluation of vertical mergers

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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25 Oct 2021 at 14:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority in the United Kingdom has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Ex-post evaluation of vertical mergers." This contract, valued at £120,000, was awarded to E.CA Economics GmbH following an open procurement method. The tender initiation took place on 30th September 2021 and concluded on 31st March 2022. The relevant industry category is research services, and the contract aimed to commission external research concerning past merger decisions made by the authority.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in economic research and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in merger evaluations and economic analysis would be ideally positioned to compete in similar future contracts. The involvement of large-scale suppliers indicates a preference for established firms, making it essential for smaller enterprises to demonstrate their expertise and capability to offer competitive insights and analysis.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ex-post evaluation of vertical mergers

Notice Description

The is commissioning an external research and evaluation project looking at the CMA's past merger decisions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d0cae27-ca9f-4568-92b0-1eefd0ef0c4c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03319f75-5dc9-4f0e-9955-a977882628b8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
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
Commercial Team
Contact Email
commercial.team@cma.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0203 738 6003

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

E.CA ECONOMICS

Further Information

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