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title: "CMA Market and Behavioural Research under Lot 1 (Qualitative Research), Lot 4 (Secondary Research), Lot 5 (Behavioural Research), and Lot 6 (User Experience Research) only"
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# CMA Market and Behavioural Research under Lot 1 (Qualitative Research), Lot 4 (Secondary Research), Lot 5 (Behavioural Research), and Lot 6 (User Experience Research) only

Buyer: COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5528751c-f283-45da-96fb-c0477ce94c2d

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## Summary

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has completed the procurement process for market and behavioural research services. This tender, titled "CMA Market and Behavioural Research under Lot 1 (Qualitative Research), Lot 4 (Secondary Research), Lot 5 (Behavioural Research), and Lot 6 (User Experience Research) only," falls under the 'Research services' category and involves work related to digital markets, mergers, and consumer protection cases. Located in London with the postal code E14 4QZ, the procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 13th November 2024 to 12th November 2026, with the tender having closed on 12th November 2024.

This tender offers ample opportunities for businesses specialised in qualitative, secondary, behavioural, and user experience research. SMEs that are capable of providing comprehensive, high-quality research services will find this contract particularly suited to their expertise, given the CMA’s focus on consumer and market analysis. Companies positioned in the research sector can leverage this contract to enhance their business growth by partnering with a prominent government authority and contributing to critical investigations in the digital and wider market spheres.

## 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/2a139adf-e779-48aa-8102-cdc551a164bc |
| 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 | £600,000 |
| 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 | THINKS INSIGHT & STRATEGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2024 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a139adf-e779-48aa-8102-cdc551a164bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a139adf-e779-48aa-8102-cdc551a164bc
  11th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/42cffb16-8a75-42fa-a927-6d5772c3ba77
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/29f464a3-9870-49d7-af09-4ac2f4a96760

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