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Surveying Businesses to Better Understand their Incentives behind Vertical Restraints

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Surveying Businesses to Better Understand their Incentives behind Vertical Restraints" was conducted by the Competition and Markets Authority, a UK governmental body based in London. This research consultancy service contract, valued at £74,454, aimed to understand the impact of vertical restraints amidst the growth of the Internet as a marketing channel. The contract period was from 26th October 2015 to 11th January 2016, and the tender period concluded on 25th September 2015. The procurement method used for this contract was classified as 'Other'.

This tender presents opportunities for consulting firms, particularly those with expertise in market research and economic analysis, to engage in projects that explore business dynamics in the context of e-commerce and vertical marketing strategies. Companies specializing in research services that can provide insights into consumer behaviour and market trends would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. This highlights the potential for growth within the consultancy industry as governmental bodies increasingly seek to understand complex market issues.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Surveying Businesses to Better Understand their Incentives behind Vertical Restraints

Notice Description

To survey businesses to better understand why they use vertical restraints (VRs) and in particular how the use of these VRs have been affected by the development of the Internet as a marketing and sales channel

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eab06d9f-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/255f479f-2581-430b-89b8-ed1809a6a710
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£74,454 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,454 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 201510 years ago
Contract Period
26 Oct 2015 - 11 Jan 2016 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
Ben Howard
Contact Email
ben.howard@cma.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

OXERA CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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