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title: "GB-London: PROC 308-2021 Ex-post Evaluation of Vertical Mergers"
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# GB-London: PROC 308-2021 Ex-post Evaluation of Vertical Mergers

Buyer: THE COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c858755b-03f5-4aa7-9cfe-9b1e64ed6ae3

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## Summary

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking proposals for "GB-London: PROC 308-2021 Ex-post Evaluation of Vertical Mergers," a significant research contract in the services sector. The tender, which is currently in the active stage of an open procurement process, has a contract value of £400 million, with a minimum value of £100 million. The tender period closes on 22 September 2021, and the contract is set to commence on 5 October 2021, lasting until 31 March 2022. The project will involve an evaluation of past merger decisions regarding vertically-related firms and is open to service providers located in the UK and beyond, including British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for large research firms specialising in competition analysis, economics, and evaluation services. Companies with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, particularly those who can demonstrate past project success and robust methodological capabilities, will be well-positioned to compete. Given the scale of the contract and its specific focus on vertical mergers, organisations equipped to handle extensive research and provide insightful evaluations are encouraged to participate in this procurement process.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 26 August 2021 for the following reason: Erroneously listed as 'not suitable' for SMEs. Addendum to correct the fact that opportunity is suitable for SMEs.(The CMA would like to commission an external research and evaluation project looking at the CMA's past merger decisions involving vertically-related firms.)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53574884-1e85-4589-a870-b6c34cf84b30 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2021 at 10:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53574884-1e85-4589-a870-b6c34cf84b30
- 23 Aug 2021 at 11:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53574884-1e85-4589-a870-b6c34cf84b30

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53574884-1e85-4589-a870-b6c34cf84b30
  26th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-PROC-308-2021-Ex-post-Evaluation-of-Vertical-Mergers/2882R393BF
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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