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PaRR Subscription

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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04 Aug 2025 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority, located in London, has recently completed a public procurement process titled "PaRR Subscription." This contract, categorized under research services, involves accessing a daily news service focused on global competition law and regulatory developments. The procurement was conducted under the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, with the process falling below the typical threshold. The award phase of this tender has been completed, and the contract was signed with MERGERMARKET LIMITED on 26th July 2025, covering a contract period until 12th April 2030, with a total value of EUR 120,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in the provision of news services or research services related to legal and regulatory updates. SMEs, particularly those based in the UK or with a strong presence in research services, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts in future procurement processes. Engaging in this type of contract can facilitate business growth by expanding industry reach and establishing connections with central government public authorities.

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Notice Title

PaRR Subscription

Notice Description

Procurement to access a daily news service on global competition law and global regulatory developments

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05809b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045768-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jul 2025 - 12 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@cma.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

MERGERMARKET

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