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title: "CMA Market and Behavioural Research Suppliers Arrangement for Research LOT 5 (Behavioural Research) only"
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# CMA Market and Behavioural Research Suppliers Arrangement for Research LOT 5 (Behavioural Research) only

Buyer: COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-331c2123-9778-4b33-a48b-4ec1a6457051

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## Summary

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has awarded a contract titled "CMA Market and Behavioural Research Suppliers Arrangement for Research LOT 5 (Behavioural Research) only" in the research services category. This selective procurement, which involved a call-off from a framework agreement, focuses on market and behavioural research involving consumers and businesses, particularly across the CMA's casework in digital and wider markets, mergers, and consumer protection cases. The contract period is from 13 November 2024 to 12 November 2026. The contract, valued at £200,000, was awarded to Alma Economics Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in London, England (postal code E14 4QZ). Key dates include the tender period ending on 12 November 2024, with the contract award date and commencement on 13 November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research services, especially those capable of conducting market and behavioural research. SMEs, in particular, will find this contract advantageous due to the emphasis on small and medium enterprise suitability indicated by the CMA. Firms specialising in consumer and business research across digital markets and mergers, or with experience in consumer protection, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Successful participation in this contract could bolster a company's portfolio and reputation within the industry, facilitating further growth and expansion in the public sector market.

## Notice

Market and behavioural research with consumers and businesses across the CMA's casework, including in digital markets/wider markets, mergers, and consumer protection cases

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4c10836-af73-4b74-ab3e-2c42b16237e2 |
| 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 | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2024 - 12 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | ALMA ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2024 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4c10836-af73-4b74-ab3e-2c42b16237e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4c10836-af73-4b74-ab3e-2c42b16237e2
  11th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f4f8e76-d225-4e6a-a773-195682a8e50b
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1acabecb-9a38-498f-95fa-10aab13487d7

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