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title: "Investigation Services"
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# Investigation Services

Buyer: COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8bb907c7-5c18-4fc4-a15f-c13c3f5ae5b9

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## Summary

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) based in London has concluded an investigation services procurement process, seeking expertise in human resources management consultancy, public relations services, and related investigation services. This tender, titled "Investigation Services" and identified as "PROC 516-2023," was procured through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £28,000, commenced on 9th March 2023 and will conclude on 8th September 2024. The procurement falls under the services category and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with the tender period having ended on 10th February 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in employee relations, investigation, and public relations services to grow by partnering with a prestigious government authority like the CMA. SMEs in particular are well-positioned to benefit from this contract, leveraging their expertise and gaining enhanced visibility and credibility in the industry. The awarded contract to Price Waterhouse Coopers LLP illustrates the scope for established firms to secure significant government contracts, highlighting the importance of robust service proposals and competitive offerings in public procurement processes.

## Notice

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) requires an independent Employee Relations investigation service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7e134e8-6a76-4f25-8334-f80537d624f7 |
| 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 | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2023 - 8 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,000 |
| 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 | PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 79416000 - Public relations services
- 79720000 - Investigation services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2025 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7e134e8-6a76-4f25-8334-f80537d624f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7e134e8-6a76-4f25-8334-f80537d624f7
  22nd January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1e36d8c0-35af-41c2-a629-146771e2add0

## Provenance

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