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Daily News Service

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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26 Apr 2024 at 12:24

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18 Apr 2023 at 15:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority has awarded a contract for a daily news update service focusing on global sector-specific regulatory changes and competition law. The contract, valued at £16,250 GBP, was procured using a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period runs from April 13, 2023, to April 12, 2024, with the tender period ending on March 27, 2023. The buying organization, COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY, based in London, was the contracting authority.

This tender process presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research services to offer their expertise. The procurement stage for this tender is complete, with MERGERMARKET LIMITED being awarded the contract. Businesses specialising in providing news update services and research in the field of regulatory changes and competition law would be well-suited to compete. The contract duration provides a stable revenue stream for the awarded supplier, ensuring business growth and continuity for the selected company.

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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-b5fd17-72069f17-8689-4597-bb0b-12614f46495b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/545a6d09-03be-43fa-9368-ab1d2936b479
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above 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
£16,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20232 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
Additional Buyers

COMPETITION & 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 LIMITED (TRADING AS ION ANALYTICS

Further Information

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