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Investigation Services

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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22 Jan 2025 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) based in London has concluded an investigation services procurement process, seeking expertise in human resources management consultancy, public relations services, and related investigation services. This tender, titled "Investigation Services" and identified as "PROC 516-2023," was procured through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £28,000, commenced on 9th March 2023 and will conclude on 8th September 2024. The procurement falls under the services category and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with the tender period having ended on 10th February 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in employee relations, investigation, and public relations services to grow by partnering with a prestigious government authority like the CMA. SMEs in particular are well-positioned to benefit from this contract, leveraging their expertise and gaining enhanced visibility and credibility in the industry. The awarded contract to Price Waterhouse Coopers LLP illustrates the scope for established firms to secure significant government contracts, highlighting the importance of robust service proposals and competitive offerings in public procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Investigation Services

Notice Description

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) requires an independent Employee Relations investigation service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7e134e8-6a76-4f25-8334-f80537d624f7
Current Stage
Award
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

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


CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

79416000 - Public relations services

79720000 - Investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2023 - 8 Sep 2024 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

PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPERS

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