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title: "CMA Market and Behavioural Research Lot 1 (Qualitative research), Lot 4 (Secondary Research) only"
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# CMA Market and Behavioural Research Lot 1 (Qualitative research), Lot 4 (Secondary Research) only

Buyer: COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5ec7ed7-9ec5-49e0-8eef-d10059c90817

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## Summary

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has completed a selective procurement process to contract suppliers for market and behavioural research, focusing on digital markets, mergers, and consumer protection cases. Titled "CMA Market and Behavioural Research Lot 1 (Qualitative research), Lot 4 (Secondary Research) only," this tender falls under the category of research services (CPV 73110000). The procurement was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender, valued at GBP 330,000, covers services to be provided in London (postal code E14 4QZ) over a contract period from 13th November 2024 to 12th November 2026. The award date was 13th November 2024, and the contract notice was published on 11th December 2024.

This tender offers businesses engaged in qualitative and secondary market research a substantial growth opportunity, specifically those capable of conducting sophisticated research in various markets. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this contract particularly suitable due to its emphasis on versatility in handling diverse consumer and business casework. The successful bidder, Blue Marble Research Ltd, demonstrated the capabilities necessary for this specialised research, making this an attractive opportunity for firms with similar expertise looking to expand their public sector portfolio.

## Notice

Contract to procure a suppliers for market and behavioural research with consumers and businesses across the CMA's casework, including in digital markets/wider markets, mergers, and consumer protection cases

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad21dfc0-179b-4fe9-a897-2d6bbfef1fbe |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2024 - 12 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £330,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £330,000 |
| 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 | BLUE MARBLE RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2024 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad21dfc0-179b-4fe9-a897-2d6bbfef1fbe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad21dfc0-179b-4fe9-a897-2d6bbfef1fbe
  11th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fae2d14a-93f9-4af5-8970-c9efcedd01fb
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2639cb8c-f8d3-49fa-99db-cc9c62dec9fd

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