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Expert Witness Report for UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry

CABINET OFFICE

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03 Dec 2024 at 17:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has awarded a contract titled "Expert Witness Report for UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry" to Kings College. This contract, classified under expert witness services, involves the provision of an independent opinion on matters such as end-of-life care during the pandemic. The contract, valued at £50,000 GBP, falls under the services category and will be executed within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage was completed through a direct single-tender action due to its below-threshold value. Important dates include the tender period ending on 12th November 2024, the contract period starting on 20th November 2024, and ending on 28th December 2025. The award was published on 3rd December 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in expert witness services, particularly universities and large research institutions capable of providing comprehensive reports on critical health-related inquiries. Companies that demonstrate a strong understanding of public health issues and have experience in legal or public inquiry settings would be well-suited for similar future contracts. As the procurement method for this contract was direct and focused on a specific need, smaller enterprises or organisations focusing on niche areas may look for opportunities to offer their specialised knowledge in comparable processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expert Witness Report for UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry

Notice Description

Provision of an independent and expert opinion on certain matters, including end of life care during the pandemic

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84fa6fe1-2b6d-455d-a7fc-8c9bec2bc10b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d797a0-765e-4390-8c59-0feaa1b3ff46
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
3 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 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

KINGS COLLEGE

Further Information

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