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title: "GB-London: Vulnerability in the Funerals Market"
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# GB-London: Vulnerability in the Funerals Market

Buyer: COMPETION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6022d7f2-7fff-4549-9756-bc4a81bad8e7

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## Summary

The Competion and Markets Authority (CMA) is currently conducting a tender titled "GB-London: Vulnerability in the Funerals Market." This procurement falls under the industry category of research and experimental development services, specifically focusing on social research services. The tender is being executed using an open procurement method, with key milestones including a tender deadline of 20th November 2019 and a contract period commencing on 4th December 2019 and ending on 31st January 2020. The contract's estimated value is between £25,000 and £50,000, and deliveries will occur in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in social research and related consultancy services to engage in a high-profile case that may influence the funerals market. Businesses equipped with expertise in evidence-gathering methodologies and an understanding of consumer behaviour in sensitive sectors would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Participation in this project not only offers a chance to contribute to important market investigations but also to establish a presence within a sector that holds significant implications for consumers and service providers 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/e8015446-c749-410c-97f8-8f0585b044ea |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2019 - 31 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## 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

- 5 Nov 2019 at 10:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8015446-c749-410c-97f8-8f0585b044ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8015446-c749-410c-97f8-8f0585b044ea
  5th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Vulnerability-in-the-Funerals-Market/6A9672QJX6
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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