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title: "Phase 2 merger investigation: customer survey"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4bdfd46b-2bd9-48e5-b75f-6c9eba0e4842"
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# Phase 2 merger investigation: customer survey

Buyer: COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bdfd46b-2bd9-48e5-b75f-6c9eba0e4842

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## Summary

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has recently completed a tender process titled "Phase 2 merger investigation: customer survey." This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically research services and market research services. The contract was awarded on 19 December 2018 and is valued at £60,393.50. The research is being conducted in London, with the contract period extending from 20 December 2018 to 31 March 2019. The procurement method used for this process was selective, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and market analysis services. Businesses that can leverage consumer insights and conduct comprehensive research relevant to regulatory investigations will find this contract particularly suitable. As the CMA continuously seeks to gather evidence for various regulatory activities, engaging in such projects can help SMEs enhance their portfolio and expand their foothold in the competitive market research landscape.

## Notice

Primary research with consumers is required to inform the evidence-gathering on this case. In the course of a market study or market investigation, a merger case, super-complaint investigation or other regulatory/enforcement activity, the CMA may need to commission consumer research as part of its evidence-gathering process. Research projects can be national (GB/UK), regional or local in scope, and our requirements range in scale and complexity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/badffb8e-b0d8-4f82-9e54-0f674d6c2fff |
| 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 | 20 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,393 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,393 |
| 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 | ACCENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2018 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/badffb8e-b0d8-4f82-9e54-0f674d6c2fff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/badffb8e-b0d8-4f82-9e54-0f674d6c2fff
  20th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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