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Provision of Expert Witness and Testimony

THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE

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18 May 2022 at 11:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Expert Witness and Testimony" contract is managed by The Insolvency Service, located in London, England. This contract falls under the services category, specifically accounting, auditing, and fiscal services as classified by CPV code 79200000. The procurement method used was a direct approach through a single tender action, with a total contract value of £31,050. The contract was awarded on April 19, 2022, after a tender period that ended on April 18, 2022, and it is set to run for one year until April 18, 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for specialist firms in forensic accounting and legal consulting to grow their business by leveraging their expertise in fraud investigations. Companies that possess experience with serious fraud cases and a strong background in providing expert testimony will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. As smaller enterprises, particularly SMEs, are encouraged to compete, this contract could facilitate new partnerships and expand the reach of businesses skilled in these sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Expert Witness and Testimony

Notice Description

Provision of expert witness testimony in relation to a Serious Fraud Office investigation and proceedings. The supplier had previously been appointed by the Insolvency Service as a digital forensic accountant and has expert and intimate knowledge of the case. As such the Insolvency Service must appoint the supplier to review the evidence collected, testimony provided and then appear at trial to provide expert witness evidence.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9be37fb8-e233-4414-8ff1-f39e7ad073ec
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,050 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,050 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
18 Apr 2022 - 18 Apr 2023 6-12 months
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
THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 2HT
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

FTI CONSULTING

Further Information

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