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PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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23 Jan 2026 at 15:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has concluded a public procurement process for the "Provision of Consultancy Services" with the aim of acquiring specialist econometric expertise for the PR24 redetermination team's evaluation of base modelled costs. This tender, classified under the economic research services industry, was executed through a direct procurement method described as a single tender action, specifically below the threshold. Based in London, England, the tender was in the award stage as of 23rd January 2026. The contract commenced on 8th December 2025 and is set to conclude on 7th December 2026, carrying a total value of £116,406.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in economic research and consultancy, to gain traction and credibility through such government contracts. The process was directed towards small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations classified as voluntarily and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), suggesting that businesses of this nature stand a strong chance of competing effectively. By engaging with contracts like these, businesses can expand their portfolios, refine their expertise, and establish a foothold in public sector consultancy engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Notice Description

To provide specialist econometric expertise to the CMA PR24 redetermination team, focusing on the assessment and finalisation of base modelled costs for the redetermination process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7b5ec14-a74d-47fa-bd8f-47d1326bf245
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b8224ae-72c5-4214-8dde-3f2e8d484168
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
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£116,406 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£116,406 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2026 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

ECONIC PARTNERS

Further Information

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