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title: "GB-London: PROC 46-2019 Evidence Review Vulnerability in the Funerals Market"
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# GB-London: PROC 46-2019 Evidence Review Vulnerability in the Funerals Market

Buyer: COMPETION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35727459-f314-431e-87b0-f4c860b42300

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), which is located in London, UK. The title of the project is "GB-London: PROC 46-2019 Evidence Review Vulnerability in the Funerals Market," and it falls under the industry category of research services. The contract, valued at £43,096, was awarded on 18th December 2019 with an active contract period from 19th December 2019 to 30th April 2020. This tender was conducted using an open procurement method, allowing a wide range of participants to engage, and is currently at the Award stage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in social research, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in conducting systematic literature reviews and assessments related to consumer behaviour. Companies that specialise in social research services or have a strong understanding of the funerals market and consumer vulnerability would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts, especially given the high-profile nature of this case and its potential implications for funeral service providers and consumers alike.

## Notice

part of the CMA's evidence-gathering process, we may now wish to commission an evidence As review (probably a Rapid Evidence Assessment) to provide a structured and objective synthesis of literature relating to the impact (if any) of grief/bereavement on the decision-making and purchasing behaviours of funeral consumers (those arranging an 'at need' funeral ). A key question for the CMA is whether funeral consumers can be said to be inherently vulnerable, that is, that the cognitive/psychological impact of bereavement, and/or the need to make decisions under several different pressures (i.e. the peculiar circumstances of arranging a funeral) is such that it creates a vulnerability for many funeral consumers (whether they are aware or this or not). If commissioned, the research described in this ITT ('the proposed research') will form an important part of the CMA's evidence-gathering process for the market investigation and may be used to inform the development of remedies. This is a high-profile case which is likely to have important implications for funeral directors, crematoria and consumers. It is essential that the research provides a robust evidence base for CMA decision-making. Findings from the research are likely to be published by the CMA Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4734caa0-5ae0-4de3-9735-9791f469a3e5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2019 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,096 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,096 |
| 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 | COMPETION 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2020 at 17:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4734caa0-5ae0-4de3-9735-9791f469a3e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4734caa0-5ae0-4de3-9735-9791f469a3e5
  23rd April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=489750828
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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