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title: "Keynote speaker for symposium on vulnerable consumers and trust in markets"
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# Keynote speaker for symposium on vulnerable consumers and trust in markets

Buyer: COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f60c56a2-5c4a-425e-a5b1-48f9a9df7d24

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## Summary

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has completed a procurement process for a keynote speaker at a symposium focused on vulnerable consumers and trust in markets. The tender, titled "Keynote speaker for symposium on vulnerable consumers and trust in markets," falls under the event services category (CPV code: 79952000) and was located in London. The contract, valued at £19,000, has been awarded to Professor Richard H. Thaler, with the award published on 23 July 2018. The contract period began on 31 May 2018 and concluded on 31 July 2018, following a single tender action procurement method below threshold.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in event services, particularly those with expertise in consumer behaviour and market trust dynamics. Businesses familiar with delivering keynote speeches or symposiums on related subjects would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging in such high-profile events can enhance visibility and allow businesses to showcase their expertise to influential stakeholders in the industry.

## Notice

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) wishes to procure a leading, internationally acclaimed expert to deliver the keynote speech at its symposium on vulnerable consumers and trust in markets. The symposium has been scheduled to take place at the CMA's offices in London on 24 July 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c699f0a1-4a9e-4917-a23f-025980cadb6f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 May 2018 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,000 |
| 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 | 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 | PROFESSOR RICHARD H. THALER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2018 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c699f0a1-4a9e-4917-a23f-025980cadb6f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c699f0a1-4a9e-4917-a23f-025980cadb6f
  23rd July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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