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Expert Witness

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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18 Feb 2026 at 16:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department, based in London, has concluded the procurement process for the contract titled "Expert Witness - Psych for LVX Case" in the legal advisory services category. This initiative utilised a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £20,000, is set in England with the award issued on 31st March 2025. The contract period spanned from 1st April 2025 to 26th January 2026, promising ample time for service delivery. The tender was open for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and concluded on 27th March 2025.

This tender provides meaningful opportunities for businesses specialising in legal advisory services, particularly SMEs, to engage with and support government-related legal operations. Companies equipped with expertise in psychological evaluations for legal cases, like EXPERT COURT REPORTS LIMITED who secured the contract, are well-positioned to offer unique value and establish a robust partnership with the Government Legal Department. Such engagements can catalyse growth by enhancing the firm's portfolio and fostering long-term governmental relations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expert Witness

Notice Description

Expert Witness - Psych for LVX Case

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-07a66b7a-8552-4518-af6e-2b5537fec53b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3c3a944-a6d0-498e-8202-fea1e8ccb4e2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 26 Jan 2026 6-12 months
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
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPERT COURT REPORTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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