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title: "MLEX Access"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-01a11e7d-2186-4fd9-8d99-ed461e5506af"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-04-29"
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# MLEX Access

Buyer: COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01a11e7d-2186-4fd9-8d99-ed461e5506af

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## Summary

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has completed a procurement process for a tender titled "MLEX Access," classified under the industry category of subscription services. This contract, valued at £87,532, allows CMA staff to access and utilise information from the proprietary MLEX service. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, which was active from the start of the contract period on 1st April 2021, concluding on 31st March 2024. The tender was officially closed on 1st March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in subscription services and data access solutions. Businesses in the information services industry or those capable of delivering similar services, particularly those with experience in providing market intelligence platforms, would be well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. Engaging in this procurement can help businesses expand their market reach, build a relationship with a governmental body, and enhance their service offerings.

## Notice

Provision of a contract through which CMA staff can access and make use of information available in the proprietary MLEX service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aab42533-5955-420a-b2bf-a45bd1c51f72 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £87,532 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,532 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4QZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MLEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2021 at 13:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aab42533-5955-420a-b2bf-a45bd1c51f72
- 14 Apr 2021 at 16:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aab42533-5955-420a-b2bf-a45bd1c51f72

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aab42533-5955-420a-b2bf-a45bd1c51f72
  29th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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