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GB-London: PROC 46-2019 Evidence Review Vulnerability in the Funerals Market

COMPETION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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23 Apr 2020 at 17:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), which is located in London, UK. The title of the project is "GB-London: PROC 46-2019 Evidence Review Vulnerability in the Funerals Market," and it falls under the industry category of research services. The contract, valued at £43,096, was awarded on 18th December 2019 with an active contract period from 19th December 2019 to 30th April 2020. This tender was conducted using an open procurement method, allowing a wide range of participants to engage, and is currently at the Award stage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in social research, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in conducting systematic literature reviews and assessments related to consumer behaviour. Companies that specialise in social research services or have a strong understanding of the funerals market and consumer vulnerability would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts, especially given the high-profile nature of this case and its potential implications for funeral service providers and consumers alike.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: PROC 46-2019 Evidence Review Vulnerability in the Funerals Market

Notice Description

part of the CMA's evidence-gathering process, we may now wish to commission an evidence As review (probably a Rapid Evidence Assessment) to provide a structured and objective synthesis of literature relating to the impact (if any) of grief/bereavement on the decision-making and purchasing behaviours of funeral consumers (those arranging an 'at need' funeral ). A key question for the CMA is whether funeral consumers can be said to be inherently vulnerable, that is, that the cognitive/psychological impact of bereavement, and/or the need to make decisions under several different pressures (i.e. the peculiar circumstances of arranging a funeral) is such that it creates a vulnerability for many funeral consumers (whether they are aware or this or not). If commissioned, the research described in this ITT ('the proposed research') will form an important part of the CMA's evidence-gathering process for the market investigation and may be used to inform the development of remedies. This is a high-profile case which is likely to have important implications for funeral directors, crematoria and consumers. It is essential that the research provides a robust evidence base for CMA decision-making. Findings from the research are likely to be published by the CMA Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-35727459-f314-431e-87b0-f4c860b42300
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4734caa0-5ae0-4de3-9735-9791f469a3e5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,096 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,096 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2019 - 30 Apr 2020 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
COMPETION 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
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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