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30 Mar 2020 at 16:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a market investigation research service in the funerals sector is conducted by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), based in London, England. This tender, titled "Funerals market investigation research (Mystery Shopping)," falls under the research services industry category (CPV Code: 73110000). The tender period concluded on 9 May 2019, with the subsequent contract period spanning from 31 May 2019 to 30 November 2019. The procurement method used for this process was selective, with the contract awarded to Ipsos Mori for a total value of £30,666 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market research, particularly those adept at consumer insight and evaluation methodologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they align well with the CMA's engagement strategy for this contract. Companies with expertise in research services and a strong understanding of the funeral sector dynamics may find this project to be a lucrative opportunity for business growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Funerals market investigation research (Mystery Shopping)

Notice Description

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has referred the supply of services by funeral directors at the point of need and the supply of crematoria services for a single in-depth Phase 2 market investigation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab0d8d83-3e8e-4d89-9e78-6fcbe73f623a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51410bc6-6184-4063-8638-1bb0f2da8f3d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,666 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20197 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2019 - 30 Nov 2019 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ipsos Mori

Further Information

Notice Documents

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