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title: "Ex-post evaluation of vertical mergers"
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# Ex-post evaluation of vertical mergers

Buyer: COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d0cae27-ca9f-4568-92b0-1eefd0ef0c4c

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## Summary

The Competition and Markets Authority in the United Kingdom has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Ex-post evaluation of vertical mergers." This contract, valued at £120,000, was awarded to E.CA Economics GmbH following an open procurement method. The tender initiation took place on 30th September 2021 and concluded on 31st March 2022. The relevant industry category is research services, and the contract aimed to commission external research concerning past merger decisions made by the authority.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in economic research and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in merger evaluations and economic analysis would be ideally positioned to compete in similar future contracts. The involvement of large-scale suppliers indicates a preference for established firms, making it essential for smaller enterprises to demonstrate their expertise and capability to offer competitive insights and analysis.

## Notice

The is commissioning an external research and evaluation project looking at the CMA's past merger decisions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03319f75-5dc9-4f0e-9955-a977882628b8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | E.CA ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2021 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03319f75-5dc9-4f0e-9955-a977882628b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03319f75-5dc9-4f0e-9955-a977882628b8
  25th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9fdf43b3-321f-400f-b525-3ca8dfacf9cf

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