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CMA Market and Behavioural Research Lot 1 (Qualitative research), Lot 4 (Secondary Research) only

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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11 Dec 2024 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has completed a selective procurement process to contract suppliers for market and behavioural research, focusing on digital markets, mergers, and consumer protection cases. Titled "CMA Market and Behavioural Research Lot 1 (Qualitative research), Lot 4 (Secondary Research) only," this tender falls under the category of research services (CPV 73110000). The procurement was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender, valued at GBP 330,000, covers services to be provided in London (postal code E14 4QZ) over a contract period from 13th November 2024 to 12th November 2026. The award date was 13th November 2024, and the contract notice was published on 11th December 2024.

This tender offers businesses engaged in qualitative and secondary market research a substantial growth opportunity, specifically those capable of conducting sophisticated research in various markets. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this contract particularly suitable due to its emphasis on versatility in handling diverse consumer and business casework. The successful bidder, Blue Marble Research Ltd, demonstrated the capabilities necessary for this specialised research, making this an attractive opportunity for firms with similar expertise looking to expand their public sector portfolio.

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Notice Title

CMA Market and Behavioural Research Lot 1 (Qualitative research), Lot 4 (Secondary Research) only

Notice Description

Contract to procure a suppliers for market and behavioural research with consumers and businesses across the CMA's casework, including in digital markets/wider markets, mergers, and consumer protection cases

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f5ec7ed7-9ec5-49e0-8eef-d10059c90817
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad21dfc0-179b-4fe9-a897-2d6bbfef1fbe
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2024 - 12 Nov 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUE MARBLE RESEARCH

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