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Phase 2 merger investigation: customer survey

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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20 Dec 2018 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has recently completed a tender process titled "Phase 2 merger investigation: customer survey." This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically research services and market research services. The contract was awarded on 19 December 2018 and is valued at £60,393.50. The research is being conducted in London, with the contract period extending from 20 December 2018 to 31 March 2019. The procurement method used for this process was selective, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and market analysis services. Businesses that can leverage consumer insights and conduct comprehensive research relevant to regulatory investigations will find this contract particularly suitable. As the CMA continuously seeks to gather evidence for various regulatory activities, engaging in such projects can help SMEs enhance their portfolio and expand their foothold in the competitive market research landscape.

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Notice Title

Phase 2 merger investigation: customer survey

Notice Description

Primary research with consumers is required to inform the evidence-gathering on this case. In the course of a market study or market investigation, a merger case, super-complaint investigation or other regulatory/enforcement activity, the CMA may need to commission consumer research as part of its evidence-gathering process. Research projects can be national (GB/UK), regional or local in scope, and our requirements range in scale and complexity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4bdfd46b-2bd9-48e5-b75f-6c9eba0e4842
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/badffb8e-b0d8-4f82-9e54-0f674d6c2fff
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,393 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,393 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 1-6 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@cma.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ACCENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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