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Provision of Expert Witness Report to UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry

CABINET OFFICE

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11 Nov 2024 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office, located at 70 Whitehall, London, has completed the procurement of expert witness services for the UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry. This tender, designated as C19EWCRX0624, involves the provision of an independent expert report on ischaemic heart disease as part of Module 3 on Non-covid conditions. The procurement process, which started with a single tender action below the threshold, concluded on 28th October 2024, with the contract starting on 30th October 2024 and set to end on 28th March 2025. The contract was awarded to Coromics Limited, a large business based in West Yorkshire, for a value of £15,050.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in expert witness services, particularly those capable of providing detailed and independent reports on medical conditions. While this specific contract was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, businesses of large scale with expertise in the healthcare or consultancy sectors could find similar opportunities particularly lucrative. Those with strong capabilities in delivering high-quality, impartial evaluations may be well-positioned to compete in future procurement processes initiated by the Cabinet Office or similar governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

Provision of Expert Witness Report to UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry

Notice Description

The Chair to the UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry requires an independent and expert opinion on certain matters, including the production of an expert report for Module 3 on Non-covid conditions: ischaemic heart disease.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6206310-ff88-4d34-87b5-8c6d04519a0e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63e1625e-8431-446d-86ca-48cfe45ee500
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
£15,050 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,050 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 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

COROMICS

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