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CMA Vulnerable Consumers work programme: Qualitative research with vulnerable consumers on low incomes

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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20 Dec 2018 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority has completed a procurement process for a project titled "CMA Vulnerable Consumers work programme: Qualitative research with vulnerable consumers on low incomes." This service falls under the research industry category and was conducted in London, United Kingdom. The procurement was executed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 12 September 2018, and the awarded contract, valued at £69,875, commenced on 21 September 2018 and ran until 3 December 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in qualitative research, market analysis, and consumer insight services. Businesses that possess experience in working with vulnerable consumer groups, particularly those on low incomes, would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in such projects can help these businesses grow by contributing valuable insights that inform important regulatory work, thereby enhancing their reputation and credibility within the market research sector.

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Notice Title

CMA Vulnerable Consumers work programme: Qualitative research with vulnerable consumers on low incomes

Notice Description

To commission a piece of exploratory research, which would be qualitative in nature. We are interested in gathering insights from consumers on low incomes about the challenges they face in getting a good deal in a number of key markets. It is intended that this qualitative research will supplement research that we commissioned from NatCen earlier this year, on the potential for quantifying the extent to which consumers on low incomes may pay more than better off consumers in key consumer markets (a concept referred to as the 'poverty premium'). A key objective of the qualitative research is to gather open-ended insights directly from consumers on low incomes themselves, rather than presupposing the nature of the challenges experienced. We intend that the insights gathered from this research will inform the CMA's work in a number of ways. Firstly, it should support the CMA in project selection and prioritisation by helping us to identify markets where consumers on low incomes may face particular challenges. Secondly, it should help in the delivery of projects, by helping the CMA identify specific issues within markets that may create challenges for consumers on low incomes and to develop remedies that are most likely to be of benefit to such consumers. Thirdly, it should inform the CMA's approach to carrying out projects, in terms of data collection and use of particular analytical techniques to ensure we consider the experience of consumers on low incomes where appropriate in our work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10180bf5-4b27-466e-9c96-0f56e5a495b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e129292-1b03-4ae9-9736-4fab07d1694e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£69,875 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,875 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2018 - 3 Dec 2018 1-6 months
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
WC1B 4AD
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITAINTHINKS

Further Information

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