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Approaches to assessing potential competition theories of harm in technology sector mergers: evaluation of past merger decisions

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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20 Dec 2018 at 11:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has successfully completed a procurement titled "Approaches to assessing potential competition theories of harm in technology sector mergers: evaluation of past merger decisions." This contract, valued at £130,000, falls under the research services category and was conducted in London. The procurement method was selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 19th September 2018, and the contract commenced on 15th October 2018, running until 31st March 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in economic research and analysis, particularly those with experience in evaluating competition within the technology sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find it beneficial to compete for similar future opportunities, as the CMA’s focus on past merger evaluations indicates a growing need for specialised insights in this domain. Businesses well-suited for such contracts should possess expertise in economic theory related to technology markets and previous merger case assessments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Approaches to assessing potential competition theories of harm in technology sector mergers: evaluation of past merger decisions

Notice Description

2. The CMA would like to commission an external research and evaluation project looking at approaches to assessing potential competition theories of harm and evaluating past merger decisions in the technology sector. The aim of the project is to draw lessons from relevant economic theory and literature on technology markets, and from reviews of past techonology merger decisions, in order to inform the CMA's assessment of the impact of potential competition and the likelihood that the potential would be realised in future technology merger cases.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f299aa5-4bd1-437c-95b0-e6a9a56a5ffd
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Large

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

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 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

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
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

LEAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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