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

CABINET OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has concluded the procurement process titled "The Provision of an Expert Witness Report to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry," classified under the industry category of Expert Witness Services (CPV code 71319000). This tender was a direct procurement method carried out through a single tender action (below threshold) and is now in the Award stage. The contract, valued at £50,000, commenced on 4th April 2024 and will end on 1st August 2025. The services are to be delivered within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers strategic opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing expert witness services, particularly those with substantial expertise in matters of pandemic preparedness. Although this specific contract has been awarded to Oxford University Innovation Limited, large-scale organisations which can meet similar expert witness service requirements could find future contracts highly beneficial to their business growth. Engaging in such high-profile public inquiry contracts can enhance a company's reputation and expand its portfolio of services offered to governmental bodies.

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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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b16f213-ec54-49ee-b254-9ae3d9709980
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2024 - 1 Aug 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

OXFORD UNIVERSITY INNOVATION

Further Information

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