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title: "Approaches to assessing potential competition theories of harm in technology sector mergers: evaluation of past merger decisions"
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# Approaches to assessing potential competition theories of harm in technology sector mergers: evaluation of past merger decisions

Buyer: COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5eb3f37a-b131-4d0d-b864-a9ccc50f4a30

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## Summary

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has successfully completed a procurement titled "Approaches to assessing potential competition theories of harm in technology sector mergers: evaluation of past merger decisions." This contract, valued at £130,000, falls under the research services category and was conducted in London. The procurement method was selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 19th September 2018, and the contract commenced on 15th October 2018, running until 31st March 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in economic research and analysis, particularly those with experience in evaluating competition within the technology sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find it beneficial to compete for similar future opportunities, as the CMA’s focus on past merger evaluations indicates a growing need for specialised insights in this domain. Businesses well-suited for such contracts should possess expertise in economic theory related to technology markets and previous merger case assessments.

## Notice

2. The CMA would like to commission an external research and evaluation project looking at approaches to assessing potential competition theories of harm and evaluating past merger decisions in the technology sector. The aim of the project is to draw lessons from relevant economic theory and literature on technology markets, and from reviews of past techonology merger decisions, in order to inform the CMA's assessment of the impact of potential competition and the likelihood that the potential would be realised in future technology merger cases.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f299aa5-4bd1-437c-95b0-e6a9a56a5ffd |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £130,000 |
| 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 | 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 | LEAR |

## 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
- 79311400 - Economic research services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2018 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f299aa5-4bd1-437c-95b0-e6a9a56a5ffd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f299aa5-4bd1-437c-95b0-e6a9a56a5ffd
  20th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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