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CMA Market and Behavioural Research Suppliers Arrangement for Research LOT 5 (Behavioural Research) only

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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11 Dec 2024 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has awarded a contract titled "CMA Market and Behavioural Research Suppliers Arrangement for Research LOT 5 (Behavioural Research) only" in the research services category. This selective procurement, which involved a call-off from a framework agreement, focuses on market and behavioural research involving consumers and businesses, particularly across the CMA's casework in digital and wider markets, mergers, and consumer protection cases. The contract period is from 13 November 2024 to 12 November 2026. The contract, valued at £200,000, was awarded to Alma Economics Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in London, England (postal code E14 4QZ). Key dates include the tender period ending on 12 November 2024, with the contract award date and commencement on 13 November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research services, especially those capable of conducting market and behavioural research. SMEs, in particular, will find this contract advantageous due to the emphasis on small and medium enterprise suitability indicated by the CMA. Firms specialising in consumer and business research across digital markets and mergers, or with experience in consumer protection, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Successful participation in this contract could bolster a company's portfolio and reputation within the industry, facilitating further growth and expansion in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

CMA Market and Behavioural Research Suppliers Arrangement for Research LOT 5 (Behavioural Research) only

Notice Description

Market and behavioural research with consumers and businesses across the CMA's casework, including in digital markets/wider markets, mergers, and consumer protection cases

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-331c2123-9778-4b33-a48b-4ec1a6457051
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4c10836-af73-4b74-ab3e-2c42b16237e2
Current Stage
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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


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2024 - 12 Nov 2026 1-2 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

ALMA ECONOMICS

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