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Expert Witness Services

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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19 May 2026 at 09:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department has awarded a contract titled "Expert Witness Services" in the legal services category to MPG Quantity Surveyors Limited. This contract is part of a selective procurement process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement is managed from London, England, and the contract period runs from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026. The award was activated on 31 December 2025, with the award notice published on 19 May 2026. The total contract value is £48,175 GBP.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses adept in legal services, specifically those with expertise as expert witnesses. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as MPG Quantity Surveyors Limited, are encouraged to compete, particularly those capable of delivering within the UK. Participation in such government contracts opens avenues for enhanced visibility and further business opportunities within public procurement, aligning with an SME's growth strategy by establishing credibility and expanding their client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expert Witness Services

Notice Description

MOD v Trant Engineering Expert Witness Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a791af25-8aa5-40aa-bbfd-58beef29f461
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,175 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,175 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
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
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
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

MPG QUANTITY SURVEYORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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