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PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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04 Feb 2026 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in London, England, entails the provision of consultancy services, specifically focusing on specialist econometric support, as indicated by the title "PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES." This process falls under the industry category of financial consultancy services, marked by the CPV code 66171000, and is complemented by additional economic research services. The procurement adopted a direct method through a single tender action, categorized as a below-threshold procurement. The tender stage concluded on 1st December 2025, with an active award status as of 8th December 2025. The contract period is set from 12th December 2025 to 11th December 2026.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in financial consulting and economic research. Targeted towards SMEs and VCSEs, the tender could be particularly advantageous for firms like Econic Partners, which successfully secured the award. The scope of work within the United Kingdom underscores the need for expertise in econometric analysis. Businesses adept in providing such consultancy and research services may find this an excellent prospect to expand their service offerings and establish partnerships with government bodies like the CMA.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Notice Description

Objective:To provide specialist econometric support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5611038e-208a-43bd-b07a-2c464ac02fcc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df23f38d-d8ac-4b89-b2b8-d456bd93ec15
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

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


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 11 Dec 2026 6-12 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
Jonathan Lloyd
Contact Email
jon.lloyd@cma.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02920 508597

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECONIC PARTNERS

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