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

CABINET OFFICE

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22 Jul 2024 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has completed a procurement process titled "The Provision of an Expert Witness Report to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry" under the industry category of Expert Witness Services (CPV code 71319000). This procurement was initiated using a direct procurement method, specifically a Single Tender Action (below threshold). The contract, which had a value of £50,000, commenced on 31 July 2023 and will run until 20 December 2025. The report is aimed at providing an independent and expert opinion on the UK's pandemic preparedness. The work will be carried out within the United Kingdom, and the expert witness services were awarded to Cambridge University Technical Services Limited.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy or expert witness services, particularly those with expertise in public health, epidemiology, or pandemic preparedness. Such businesses can leverage this tender to build credentials within a high-profile government inquiry, potentially leading to further government and private sector opportunities. Large-scale organizations with a track record in delivering expert opinions will find themselves well-suited to compete in similar procurement exercises in the future.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b7b0277-2679-4ec8-ae0d-c4a2c1abe26c
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
22 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2023 - 20 Dec 2025 2-3 years
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

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY TECHNICAL SERVICES

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