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

CABINET OFFICE

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15 Aug 2024 at 09:36

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. This procurement falls under the industry category of Expert Witness Services (CPV 71319000) and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement process, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, has been completed, with key dates including the tender period end date on 23rd May 2024 and the contract period from 24th May 2024 to 28th March 2025. Ulster University was awarded the contract valued at £50,000 GBP.

This tender creates significant opportunities for institutions and businesses specialising in expert witness services, particularly those with extensive expertise in constitutional and decision-making frameworks during crises. Although the contract has been awarded, similar future tenders could benefit large-scale universities or consultancy firms with proven track records in providing specialised reports and analysis for governmental inquiries, fostering potential business growth and expansion in the public sector advisory field.

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Notice Title

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 certain matters, including the constitutional and decision making framework in Northern Ireland during the pandemic.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67344091-d829-4a70-bd80-8128cc7fa250
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f084c849-9cc1-4fc2-9d27-8ec7c369a899
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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
15 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 May 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 6-12 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

ULSTER UNIVERSITY

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