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Expert report - Resolution Foundation - Smith / Brewer

CABINET OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by the Cabinet Office, located at 70 Whitehall, London, involved the provision of expert reports for the Covid-19 Inquiry. The procurement, titled "Expert report - Resolution Foundation - Smith / Brewer," falls under the services category, specifically classified as expert witness services. This contract was awarded through a direct procurement method described as a single tender action below the threshold, with the award made to the Resolution Foundation. The procurement process has been completed, with the contract period running from 29th October 2025 to 3rd February 2026, and a contract value of £20,000.

This procurement represents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses specialising in providing expert analysis and reporting in high-profile public inquiries. Although the suitability criteria indicated this tender was not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, similar opportunities could benefit consultancies and organisations within the expert witness sector, particularly those capable of delivering specialised insights into public health crises. Engaging with such contracts can aid in enhancing a company's portfolio and credibility in delivering detailed and authoritative expert reports in official inquiries.

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Notice Title

Expert report - Resolution Foundation - Smith / Brewer

Notice Description

Provision of expert report(s) for the Covid-19 Inquiry

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-11138f4d-350f-4621-aee0-30ddf4f3d822
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef143fad-ee9a-4366-bfb6-fcd68f8692c8
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71319000 - Expert witness 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
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2025 - 3 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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

RESOLUTION FOUNDATION

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