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GB-London: PROC 308-2021 Ex-post Evaluation of Vertical Mergers

THE COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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23 Aug 2021 at 11:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking proposals for "GB-London: PROC 308-2021 Ex-post Evaluation of Vertical Mergers," a significant research contract in the services sector. The tender, which is currently in the active stage of an open procurement process, has a contract value of £400 million, with a minimum value of £100 million. The tender period closes on 22 September 2021, and the contract is set to commence on 5 October 2021, lasting until 31 March 2022. The project will involve an evaluation of past merger decisions regarding vertically-related firms and is open to service providers located in the UK and beyond, including British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for large research firms specialising in competition analysis, economics, and evaluation services. Companies with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, particularly those who can demonstrate past project success and robust methodological capabilities, will be well-positioned to compete. Given the scale of the contract and its specific focus on vertical mergers, organisations equipped to handle extensive research and provide insightful evaluations are encouraged to participate in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: PROC 308-2021 Ex-post Evaluation of Vertical Mergers

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 26 August 2021 for the following reason: Erroneously listed as 'not suitable' for SMEs. Addendum to correct the fact that opportunity is suitable for SMEs.(The CMA would like to commission an external research and evaluation project looking at the CMA's past merger decisions involving vertically-related firms.)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53574884-1e85-4589-a870-b6c34cf84b30
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Mark Weekes
Contact Email
mark.weekes@cma.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02037386527

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Post Town
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

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