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Digital Comparison Tools - Consumer Research

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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12 Dec 2016 at 11:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "Digital Comparison Tools - Consumer Research," which falls under the market research services category. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure, aimed at understanding price comparison websites following a confirmation of the CMA's intentions in November 2015. The tender period concluded on 8th September 2016, with a contract awarded on 27th September 2016. The contract, valued at £201,498, commenced on 28th September 2016 and is set to finish on 20th March 2017, with delivery primarily in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the market research sector, to collaborate with the CMA. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an excellent chance to showcase their capabilities in consumer research and analysis, thereby fostering innovation and enhancing consumer insights. Companies specialising in data analysis, market research methodologies, and consumer behaviour studies would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Comparison Tools - Consumer Research

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, we therefore invited proposals for consumer research.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed8bb776-3185-4d38-bb9f-e939b7c86c0d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c53d8ce-50c5-4811-9ca3-edc280e1f7a6
Current Stage
Award
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
£201,498 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£201,498 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20169 years ago
Contract Period
27 Sep 2016 - 20 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

KANTAR PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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