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Provision of Research Participant Recruitment Agency for the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has awarded a contract for the provision of a Research Participant Recruitment Agency to People for Research Ltd. This contract focuses on sourcing suitable participants for the CMA's digital projects. The procurement process followed a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement and has been completed. The contract period starts on 29 April 2024 and ends on 28 April 2025, with an awarded value of £50,400. The main procurement category is services, specifically classified under miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments, which is relevant to the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in user research and participant recruitment. SMEs and VCSEs have been identified as suitable for this contract, which supports the inclusivity of diverse suppliers in the procurement process. Companies with expertise in digital project support, particularly those experienced in user research, stand to benefit from engaging with the CMA's projects, potentially opening doors for further opportunities within government-based digital initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Research Participant Recruitment Agency for the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)

Notice Description

The Competition Markets Authority (CMA) appointment of a User Research Recruitment Agency to find suitable participants for its digital projects.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8505fa44-4f6d-440f-918d-61a2aa9b68ef
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

38910000 - Hygiene monitoring and testing equipment

38920000 - Seed and feed equipment

38930000 - Humidity and moisture measuring instruments

38940000 - Nuclear evaluation instruments

38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

38960000 - Alcohol ignition lock

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2024 - 28 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLE FOR RESEARCH

Further Information

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