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Project _3025 - Research into Potentially Harmful Online Architecture

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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17 Jan 2024 at 11:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for the project "Research into Potentially Harmful Online Architecture" to Alma Economics Ltd. This research services procurement tender had a total value of £50,000 GBP and a tender deadline of 1st December 2023. The contract period is from 15th January 2024 to 30th April 2024. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The project is aimed at contributing to the evidence base regarding potential consumer harm in digital markets in the UK.

This tender opportunity provides a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the research services sector to compete for the contract awarded by the Department for International Trade. Businesses specialising in research, particularly in the field of digital markets, consumer behaviour, and competition, are well-suited to participate. The focus of this tender is on understanding the impact of defaults on e-retail websites on consumer choices and behaviours, offering a valuable opportunity to contribute towards consumer protection and market competition aspects highlighted in the DMCC Bill.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project _3025 - Research into Potentially Harmful Online Architecture

Notice Description

Research into Potentially Harmful Online Architecture The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (DMCC) Bill is currently passing through the Houses of Parliament. The Bill aims to boost competition in digital markets and increase consumer choice whilst protecting consumers and businesses from unfair and illegal practices. To maximise the effectiveness of the Bill, the government is looking to extend the evidence base on the potential consumer harm that arises from certain practices used in digital markets in the UK. This Contract is an opportunity to contribute to this evidence base by undertaking a research project that will look to test the potential consumer harm arising from the use of 'default's on e-retail websites. Defaults cover any situation where an e-retailer pre-chooses an option to present to consumers. In general, defaults can range from the automatic settings that websites and apps use when consumers visit the website or app to the products, add-ons, brands or subscription renewal options that are pre-selected when presented to them whilst navigating the website or app . This Contract shall focus on the use of defaults that most directly relate to the quantity, quality and price of products and services that consumers may purchase on an website or app. It therefore shall focus on how products, product options, add-ons and brands are pre-selected and presented to consumers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33f6738d-c0c0-4c8d-b1cd-03b9cfbffcfd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2024 - 30 Apr 2024 1-6 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
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALMA ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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