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Economics Advice Support for Competition and Markets Authority Appeals

O F W A T

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16 Oct 2025 at 08:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Economics Advice Support for Competition and Markets Authority Appeals" was conducted by O F W A T, based in Birmingham, England. This tender falls under the services category of economic research services and was initiated as a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The process reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 5th March 2025 and the contract period spanning from 12th March 2025 to 31st December 2025. The awarded supplier is European Economic Research Limited. Key dates in the process included the tender period ending on 26th February 2025.

This opportunity highlights a significant business growth potential for companies engaged in providing economic research services. The procurement was especially suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given the nature of the framework agreement. Businesses with expertise in economic consultation and a focus on regulatory appeals could find such opportunities valuable for expanding their portfolio and enhancing their service reach. The collaboration with a prominent organisation like O F W A T could also enhance a company's market credibility and visibility within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Economics Advice Support for Competition and Markets Authority Appeals

Notice Description

Economics Advice Support for Competition and Markets Authority Appeals

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10906037-f646-4e25-9534-a8069e6d3ca3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a01ad81-d3db-40b7-a641-6524dd498d7c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

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

CPV Codes

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 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
O F W A T
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EUROPEAN ECONOMIC RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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