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

CABINET OFFICE

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17 Jul 2024 at 13:56

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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 procurement method used was a direct single tender action below threshold. The contract value is £50,000, with a contract period starting on 24th November 2023 and ending on 21st December 2025. The location for delivery is the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the tender period ending on 23rd November 2023.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses that offer expert witness services to the public sector. Suitable vendors need to have expertise in pandemic preparedness and should be able to deliver services in the UK. Businesses focusing on services related to public health emergencies could find this tender particularly relevant. The award has been given to the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, showcasing the type of organisation that can succeed in similar procurements.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96fd54d2-f068-4c7e-b31b-232affaaa792
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2023 - 21 Dec 2025 2-3 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

LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE AND TROPICAL MEDICINE

Further Information

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