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title: "Economics Advice Support for Competition and Markets Authority Appeals"
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published: "2025-10-16"
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# Economics Advice Support for Competition and Markets Authority Appeals

Buyer: O F W A T  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10906037-f646-4e25-9534-a8069e6d3ca3

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Economics Advice Support for Competition and Markets Authority Appeals" was conducted by O F W A T, based in Birmingham, England. This tender falls under the services category of economic research services and was initiated as a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The process reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 5th March 2025 and the contract period spanning from 12th March 2025 to 31st December 2025. The awarded supplier is European Economic Research Limited. Key dates in the process included the tender period ending on 26th February 2025.

This opportunity highlights a significant business growth potential for companies engaged in providing economic research services. The procurement was especially suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given the nature of the framework agreement. Businesses with expertise in economic consultation and a focus on regulatory appeals could find such opportunities valuable for expanding their portfolio and enhancing their service reach. The collaboration with a prominent organisation like O F W A T could also enhance a company's market credibility and visibility within the industry.

## Notice

Economics Advice Support for Competition and Markets Authority Appeals

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a01ad81-d3db-40b7-a641-6524dd498d7c |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,000 |
| 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 | O F W A T |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B5 4UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EUROPEAN ECONOMIC RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311400 - Economic research services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2025 at 08:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a01ad81-d3db-40b7-a641-6524dd498d7c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a01ad81-d3db-40b7-a641-6524dd498d7c
  16th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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