Award

CMA Market and Behavioural Research under Lot 1 (Qualitative Research), Lot 4 (Secondary Research), Lot 5 (Behavioural Research), and Lot 6 (User Experience Research) only

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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Award

11 Dec 2024 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has completed the procurement process for market and behavioural research services. This tender, titled "CMA Market and Behavioural Research under Lot 1 (Qualitative Research), Lot 4 (Secondary Research), Lot 5 (Behavioural Research), and Lot 6 (User Experience Research) only," falls under the 'Research services' category and involves work related to digital markets, mergers, and consumer protection cases. Located in London with the postal code E14 4QZ, the procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 13th November 2024 to 12th November 2026, with the tender having closed on 12th November 2024.

This tender offers ample opportunities for businesses specialised in qualitative, secondary, behavioural, and user experience research. SMEs that are capable of providing comprehensive, high-quality research services will find this contract particularly suited to their expertise, given the CMA’s focus on consumer and market analysis. Companies positioned in the research sector can leverage this contract to enhance their business growth by partnering with a prominent government authority and contributing to critical investigations in the digital and wider market spheres.

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Notice Title

CMA Market and Behavioural Research under Lot 1 (Qualitative Research), Lot 4 (Secondary Research), Lot 5 (Behavioural Research), and Lot 6 (User Experience Research) only

Notice Description

Market and behavioural research with consumers and businesses across the CMA's casework, including in digital markets/wider markets, mergers, and consumer protection cases

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a139adf-e779-48aa-8102-cdc551a164bc
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


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2024 - 12 Nov 2026 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
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

THINKS INSIGHT & STRATEGY

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