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title: "Funerals market investigation research (Mystery Shopping)"
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# Funerals market investigation research (Mystery Shopping)

Buyer: COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab0d8d83-3e8e-4d89-9e78-6fcbe73f623a

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## Summary

The procurement process for a market investigation research service in the funerals sector is conducted by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), based in London, England. This tender, titled "Funerals market investigation research (Mystery Shopping)," falls under the research services industry category (CPV Code: 73110000). The tender period concluded on 9 May 2019, with the subsequent contract period spanning from 31 May 2019 to 30 November 2019. The procurement method used for this process was selective, with the contract awarded to Ipsos Mori for a total value of £30,666 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market research, particularly those adept at consumer insight and evaluation methodologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they align well with the CMA's engagement strategy for this contract. Companies with expertise in research services and a strong understanding of the funeral sector dynamics may find this project to be a lucrative opportunity for business growth.

## Notice

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has referred the supply of services by funeral directors at the point of need and the supply of crematoria services for a single in-depth Phase 2 market investigation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51410bc6-6184-4063-8638-1bb0f2da8f3d |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 May 2019 - 30 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,666 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPSOS MORI |

## 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
- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2020 at 15:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51410bc6-6184-4063-8638-1bb0f2da8f3d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51410bc6-6184-4063-8638-1bb0f2da8f3d
  30th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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