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

CABINET OFFICE

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12 Dec 2023 at 16:32

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. The contract falls under the classification of expert witness services with a value of 38,885 GBP. The procurement method used was a single tender action, and the tender period ended on July 1, 2023. The contract period runs from July 13, 2023, to January 7, 2024.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses providing expert witness services to engage with the UK COVID-19 public inquiry chaired by the Cabinet Office. Companies offering independent and expert opinions on pandemic preparedness would be well-suited to compete in this tender process. The contract was awarded to the University of Liverpool, highlighting potential opportunities for institutions with expertise in the specified services to contribute to the inquiry.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2064d939-808b-4282-b40b-3a80debdb36c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4431a038-b307-4500-aa02-39c154d706c8
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
£38,885 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,885 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2023 - 7 Jan 2024 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

UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL

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