Tender

GB-London: Vulnerability in the Funerals Market

COMPETION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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Tender

05 Nov 2019 at 10:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Competion and Markets Authority (CMA) is currently conducting a tender titled "GB-London: Vulnerability in the Funerals Market." This procurement falls under the industry category of research and experimental development services, specifically focusing on social research services. The tender is being executed using an open procurement method, with key milestones including a tender deadline of 20th November 2019 and a contract period commencing on 4th December 2019 and ending on 31st January 2020. The contract's estimated value is between £25,000 and £50,000, and deliveries will occur in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in social research and related consultancy services to engage in a high-profile case that may influence the funerals market. Businesses equipped with expertise in evidence-gathering methodologies and an understanding of consumer behaviour in sensitive sectors would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Participation in this project not only offers a chance to contribute to important market investigations but also to establish a presence within a sector that holds significant implications for consumers and service providers alike.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: Vulnerability in the Funerals Market

Notice Description

part of the CMA's evidence-gathering process, we may now wish to commission an evidence As review (probably a Rapid Evidence Assessment) to provide a structured and objective synthesis of literature relating to the impact (if any) of grief/bereavement on the decision-making and purchasing behaviours of funeral consumers (those arranging an 'at need' funeral ). A key question for the CMA is whether funeral consumers can be said to be inherently vulnerable, that is, that the cognitive/psychological impact of bereavement, and/or the need to make decisions under several different pressures (i.e. the peculiar circumstances of arranging a funeral) is such that it creates a vulnerability for many funeral consumers (whether they are aware or this or not). If commissioned, the research described in this ITT ('the proposed research') will form an important part of the CMA's evidence-gathering process for the market investigation and may be used to inform the development of remedies. This is a high-profile case which is likely to have important implications for funeral directors, crematoria and consumers. It is essential that the research provides a robust evidence base for CMA decision-making. Findings from the research are likely to be published by the CMA Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8015446-c749-410c-97f8-8f0585b044ea
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Dec 2019 - 31 Jan 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMPETION 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
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

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