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title: "Research to inform the Euro Car Parts Andrew Page merger inquiry"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bd3a4077-655e-46a9-9b30-4c6eaeb1a343"
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# Research to inform the Euro Car Parts Andrew Page merger inquiry

Buyer: COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd3a4077-655e-46a9-9b30-4c6eaeb1a343

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "Research to inform the Euro Car Parts Andrew Page merger inquiry" was initiated by the Competition and Markets Authority, located in London, England. This tender is classified under market research services and has a total value of £73,950. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, with the tender period closing on 30th May 2017. The contract was awarded on 21st June 2017, and the contract period ran from 22nd June 2017 to 31st August 2017.

This opportunity represents a significant prospect for businesses specialising in market research, particularly those with expertise in conducting local-level assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be especially well-suited to compete in this tender, as the nature of the work requires agility and local knowledge. Engaging with independent garages would provide valuable insights into market dynamics, making this a lucrative niche for businesses capable of delivering tailored research services.

## Notice

The ECP/AP merger has very little information from the key customer group (independent garages) on which to base its competitive assessment, which is fundamental to the determination of the case. The assessment needs to be carried out at a local geographical level, and conducting research with garages in particular local areas which are customers of the merger parties is likely to be the most effective way of determining closeness of competition and the extent that other suppliers of car parts impose a constraint.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6752a124-06c5-44e9-8dca-a9396bcd9171 |
| 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 | 19 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2017 - 31 Aug 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,950 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,950 |
| 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 | DJS RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2017 at 11:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6752a124-06c5-44e9-8dca-a9396bcd9171
- 19 Sep 2017 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6752a124-06c5-44e9-8dca-a9396bcd9171

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6752a124-06c5-44e9-8dca-a9396bcd9171
  19th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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