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The Provision of an Expert Witness Report to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry

CABINET OFFICE

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22 Feb 2024 at 22:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has awarded a contract for "The Provision of an Expert Witness Report to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry" to the University of Stirling. The contract is valued at £50,000 and falls under the services category. The procurement method used was direct, specifically a Single tender action (below threshold). The tender had a deadline for submission on January 9, 2024, and the contract period is from January 16, 2024, to March 28, 2025. The contract was awarded on January 9, 2024, marking the completion of the tender process.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses offering expert witness services to engage with the government. Companies that can provide independent and expert opinions related to pandemic preparedness are well-suited to compete. The awarding of this contract highlights the potential for collaborations between public authorities and service providers to address critical issues such as the UK's pandemic response and preparedness.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of an Expert Witness Report to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry

Notice Description

The Chair to the UK COVID-19 Public Inquiry requires an independent and expert opinion on matters relating to the UK's pandemic preparedness.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-128fac19-8482-4198-950f-86ea8fe23439
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00906c28-74f3-4d58-99fe-435ed417e115
Current Stage
Award
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2024 - 28 Mar 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
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

UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING

Further Information

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