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Daily News Service

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has awarded a contract for a daily news update service focusing on global sector-specific regulatory changes and competition law. The contract, titled "Daily News Service," falls under the research services industry category. The procurement process was conducted using a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract was awarded to Mergermarket Ltd (trading as PaRR Global) and is valued at £17,255. The contract period starts on 13th April 2024 and ends on 12th April 2025. The procurement stage has been completed.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in regulatory updates and legal research services. Companies that provide in-depth analysis and updates on regulatory changes and competition law would find this contract beneficial for enhancing their market presence and establishing a relationship with a key governmental authority. The nature of the contract suggests that well-established firms with the capability to deliver timely and sector-specific regulatory information are well-suited to compete for such opportunities.

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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-b5fd17-4e5471d9-a1fc-4c52-8214-62727d82674c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72fe41f3-60e8-4114-8eaf-f00a5273b401
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
£17,255 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,255 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2024 - 12 Apr 2025 6-12 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
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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