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title: "MMX Multi-Platform Advantage Level Tier 5"
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# MMX Multi-Platform Advantage Level Tier 5

Buyer: COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a1bb55e-dabe-4dd7-8330-812ee8578e47

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## Summary

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "MMX Multi-Platform Advantage Level Tier 5". This contract falls within the data analysis services industry category and specifically pertains to a 12-month subscription for access to comScore's MMX Multi-Platform dataset, aimed at assisting with a phase 2 merger inquiry. The procurement was conducted through a direct method classified as a single tender action below threshold, concluding with the award on 29 September 2017 for a value of £34,588. The contract period commenced on 1 October 2017 and will run until 1 October 2018. The service delivery will take place in London, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a unique opportunity for businesses engaged in data analysis services or related fields, although it's worth noting that the supplier, comScore B.V., has exclusive rights to the data specified. Companies with capabilities in data services, analysis, and reporting could benefit from understanding similar contracts in the future, especially those that may arise from ongoing merger assessments and inquiries led by regulatory authorities like the CMA. However, this specific contract may not be suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, due to the exclusive nature of the supplier.

## Notice

Procurement of access to a dataset via a 12-month subscription to inform the assessment for a phase 2 merger inquiry. The supplier is comScore, the only supplier of this data - which relates to the online consumption of news and current affairs. The subscription is priced at PS34,588. The dataset requirement is comScore's MMX Multi-Platform (MP) dataset, with an advanced level of access.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be653d1a-080e-45ad-8a36-46bb0271e8aa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 1 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,588 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,588 |
| 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 | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1B 4AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72316000 - Data analysis services

## Release History

- 28 Dec 2017 at 22:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be653d1a-080e-45ad-8a36-46bb0271e8aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be653d1a-080e-45ad-8a36-46bb0271e8aa
  28th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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