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Advice on the measurement of the poverty premium across UK markets

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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05 Jul 2018 at 10:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) commissioning research consultancy services to measure the 'poverty premium' across UK markets. The tender, titled "Advice on the measurement of the poverty premium across UK markets," was awarded to NatCen Social Research on 19 April 2018, for a contract valued at £53,388. The procurement method was an open procedure below the threshold, and the service delivery location is in London, United Kingdom. The contract period runs from 20 April 2018 to 29 June 2018.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for SMEs in the research and consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in socioeconomic studies and market analysis. By developing a robust methodology for assessing how lower-income customers may face higher prices in comparison to their wealthier counterparts, participating businesses can contribute to significant research that influences public policy and consumer advocacy, while also expanding their own market visibility and expertise in social issues.

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Notice Title

Advice on the measurement of the poverty premium across UK markets

Notice Description

1. The CMA wishes to commission advice on the feasibility of, and approach to, developing a robust methodology for measuring the 'poverty premium' (i.e. the extent to which customers on lower incomes are paying higher prices for goods and services than those on higher incomes, across markets in the UK). 2. We want to have access to measures that will inform our work by identifying markets in which customers on lower incomes are paying higher prices, and providing an indicator of the scale of the harm (or premium) experienced by these customers. We want to build on existing research and government datasets, but expect the need for new data collection on prices paid by individuals (and households). Such measures, regularly up-dated, could also be used to inform the public debate about the presence and extent of the poverty premium, inform our own prioritisation and to monitor the impact of actions taken by the CMA to improve outcomes for customers on lower incomes. 3. We are aware that there are challenges to be overcome in designing a robust methodology that works across a number of markets. This is why we wish to commission this work. 4. We would want the successful contractor to build on existing research and data, and on relevant expertise, to advise on a robust methodology for the CMA to take forward. This advice should set out different options for the CMA to consider and the relative merits of these options. The advice should be delivered by 29 June 2018.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/664dfa51-8fd4-4403-920f-2a8530b0762b
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,388 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,388 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Apr 20187 years ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2018 - 29 Jun 2018 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

NATCEN SOCIAL RESEARCH

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