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TSCS3007 - Cranston Inquiry Expert Witness

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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23 Feb 2024 at 13:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract for the provision of an Expert Witness to support the Cranston Inquiry. The contract, valued at £50,000 GBP, was awarded to Solis Marine Consultants. This procurement process was conducted through a direct procurement method, specifically a Single tender action (below threshold). The contract period is from January 29, 2024, to January 28, 2025. The tender period ended on January 19, 2024, with an award date of February 9, 2024.

This contract presents an opportunity for SMEs to engage in providing expert witness services to the Department for Transport. Businesses in the community, social, and personal services sector would find this tender relevant. Given the direct procurement method used and the specific nature of the service required, businesses with expertise in expert witness services could be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities within the Department for Transport.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TSCS3007 - Cranston Inquiry Expert Witness

Notice Description

Expert Witness to support the Cranston Inquiry

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-009f6fe8-88bc-4883-ae51-69da5b5aa9c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93418d9a-1fba-446e-9f33-d46027622b75
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2024 - 28 Jan 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLIS MARINE CONSULTANTS

Further Information

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