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MMX Multi-Platform Advantage Level Tier 5

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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28 Dec 2017 at 22:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "MMX Multi-Platform Advantage Level Tier 5". This contract falls within the data analysis services industry category and specifically pertains to a 12-month subscription for access to comScore's MMX Multi-Platform dataset, aimed at assisting with a phase 2 merger inquiry. The procurement was conducted through a direct method classified as a single tender action below threshold, concluding with the award on 29 September 2017 for a value of £34,588. The contract period commenced on 1 October 2017 and will run until 1 October 2018. The service delivery will take place in London, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a unique opportunity for businesses engaged in data analysis services or related fields, although it's worth noting that the supplier, comScore B.V., has exclusive rights to the data specified. Companies with capabilities in data services, analysis, and reporting could benefit from understanding similar contracts in the future, especially those that may arise from ongoing merger assessments and inquiries led by regulatory authorities like the CMA. However, this specific contract may not be suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, due to the exclusive nature of the supplier.

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Notice Title

MMX Multi-Platform Advantage Level Tier 5

Notice Description

Procurement of access to a dataset via a 12-month subscription to inform the assessment for a phase 2 merger inquiry. The supplier is comScore, the only supplier of this data - which relates to the online consumption of news and current affairs. The subscription is priced at PS34,588. The dataset requirement is comScore's MMX Multi-Platform (MP) dataset, with an advanced level of access.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a1bb55e-dabe-4dd7-8330-812ee8578e47
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be653d1a-080e-45ad-8a36-46bb0271e8aa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72316000 - Data analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,588 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,588 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2017 - 1 Oct 2018 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
WC1B 4AD
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMSCORE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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