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Daily News Service

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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22 May 2020 at 13:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has recently awarded a contract for a "Daily News Service" to Mergermarket Ltd (trading as PaRR Global), focusing on research services related to global sector-specific regulatory changes and competition law. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 73110000, was completed on 22nd May 2020, with the contract period running from 25th May 2020 to 12th April 2023. The total contract value is £41,200 and was secured through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action, which was below the threshold for broader competition.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research services and regulatory updates to engage with the CMA. Firms with expertise in competition law, market analysis, or regulatory services, particularly large-scale corporations, may find avenues for collaboration or future bidding on similar contracts in this sector. The emphasis on global regulatory change highlights a demand for businesses capable of delivering insightful and timely information to facilitate compliance and strategic decision-making.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Daily News Service

Notice Description

The CMA has awarded a contract for a daily news update service specialising in global sector-specific regulatory change and competition Law.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3516da87-4538-4c41-b124-54125036ec78
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5210d205-b66c-4bbd-b493-488cf8d693ab
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (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
£41,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
24 May 2020 - 12 Apr 2023 2-3 years
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
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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

MERGERMARKET LTD (TRADING AS PARR GLOBAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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