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title: "PROC_30_2019 Profitability Advice"
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# PROC_30_2019 Profitability Advice

Buyer: COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6519288f-0fba-490e-81ef-ee4de77d3bf4

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "PROC_30_2019 Profitability Advice" was conducted by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to provide economic independent advice. This tender falls under the business services industry category, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, and security services. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, which is below the threshold, with a contract value of £25,000. The contract period spans from 30 April 2019 to 30 September 2019, and the tender was awarded on 20 April 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in economic consulting and similar advisory services. Businesses that specialise in delivering independent economic advice, legal consulting, or have relevant experience working with regulatory bodies would be particularly well-suited to compete in such procurement processes, potentially aiding in the expansion of their service offerings and client base.

## Notice

Provision of economic independent advice to the CMA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aba75462-e3be-492d-8cca-03d6042beb8e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2019 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2019 at 09:21 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aba75462-e3be-492d-8cca-03d6042beb8e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aba75462-e3be-492d-8cca-03d6042beb8e
  17th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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