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Expert Witness Report to UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry

CABINET OFFICE

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20 Nov 2024 at 16:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has concluded the procurement process for an Expert Witness Report to the UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry, classified under CPV code 71319000 for expert witness services. This single tender action, valued at £50,000, was awarded to Sheffield Hallam University. The contract will run from 12th November 2024 to 28th December 2025. The primary delivery location for services is within the United Kingdom. Key dates in the procurement process include the tender period end date on 5th November 2024, award date on 11th November 2024, and publication date on 20th November 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in behavioural science and expert witness services, particularly those capable of providing independent and expert opinions for high-stakes public inquiries. While the tender was secured by a large institution, smaller firms with niche expertise can find similar opportunities in future tenders requiring specialist knowledge and services. The nature of the inquiry underscores the value of reliability and specialised knowledge, making it an ideal growth area for consultancies and academic institutions involved in public health and legal expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expert Witness Report to UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry

Notice Description

UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry independent and expert opinion on certain matters,including behavioural science.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-129b4888-8a47-4472-89dc-25ac02e47907
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0716486-6767-4051-a81f-6751e4192365
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
20 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 2024 - 28 Dec 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

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

Further Information

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