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title: "Advice on the measurement of the poverty premium across UK markets"
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# Advice on the measurement of the poverty premium across UK markets

Buyer: COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6913be9-4f81-4bf7-8986-88f058516722

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) commissioning research consultancy services to measure the 'poverty premium' across UK markets. The tender, titled "Advice on the measurement of the poverty premium across UK markets," was awarded to NatCen Social Research on 19 April 2018, for a contract valued at £53,388. The procurement method was an open procedure below the threshold, and the service delivery location is in London, United Kingdom. The contract period runs from 20 April 2018 to 29 June 2018.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for SMEs in the research and consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in socioeconomic studies and market analysis. By developing a robust methodology for assessing how lower-income customers may face higher prices in comparison to their wealthier counterparts, participating businesses can contribute to significant research that influences public policy and consumer advocacy, while also expanding their own market visibility and expertise in social issues.

## Notice

1. The CMA wishes to commission advice on the feasibility of, and approach to, developing a robust methodology for measuring the 'poverty premium' (i.e. the extent to which customers on lower incomes are paying higher prices for goods and services than those on higher incomes, across markets in the UK). 2. We want to have access to measures that will inform our work by identifying markets in which customers on lower incomes are paying higher prices, and providing an indicator of the scale of the harm (or premium) experienced by these customers. We want to build on existing research and government datasets, but expect the need for new data collection on prices paid by individuals (and households). Such measures, regularly up-dated, could also be used to inform the public debate about the presence and extent of the poverty premium, inform our own prioritisation and to monitor the impact of actions taken by the CMA to improve outcomes for customers on lower incomes. 3. We are aware that there are challenges to be overcome in designing a robust methodology that works across a number of markets. This is why we wish to commission this work. 4. We would want the successful contractor to build on existing research and data, and on relevant expertise, to advise on a robust methodology for the CMA to take forward. This advice should set out different options for the CMA to consider and the relative merits of these options. The advice should be delivered by 29 June 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/664dfa51-8fd4-4403-920f-2a8530b0762b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2018 - 29 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £53,388 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,388 |
| 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 | NATCEN SOCIAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2018 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/664dfa51-8fd4-4403-920f-2a8530b0762b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/664dfa51-8fd4-4403-920f-2a8530b0762b
  5th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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