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Digital Comparison Tools - Mystery Shopping

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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12 Dec 2016 at 11:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) recently concluded a procurement process titled "Digital Comparison Tools - Mystery Shopping." This process falls under the category of market research services and took place in London, United Kingdom. The tender was initiated as part of an analysis on price comparison websites, with proposals invited for an online mystery shopping exercise. The open procurement method concluded on 28 September 2016, with the awarded contract valued at £71,288, set to commence on 17 October 2016 and run until 31 March 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in market research and consultancy sectors, to engage with large public sector projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in research methodologies or mystery shopping services would be ideally positioned to compete for similar contracts. The CMA's focus on enhancing competition in the market can serve as a platform for growth, as successful suppliers demonstrate their capabilities in delivering valuable insights into consumer behaviour.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Comparison Tools - Mystery Shopping

Notice Description

In November 2015, the CMA confirmed, in its response to HMT's Competition Plan, its intention to undertake an analysis of price comparison websites (PCWs) during 2016. The CMA is considering commissioning research in support of this work and as part of this we invite you to submit a proposal for an online mystery shopping exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-afc8076c-b4bd-43ea-ac74-5d6ae242d393
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/273a83ad-db71-4b0d-9eca-4e8bbd84c869
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,288 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,288 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20169 years ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 1-6 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
TLI London
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GFK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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