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Expert Witness Services

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department has concluded a tendering process titled "Expert Witness Services" under the legal services industry category (CPV code 79100000). The procurement involved a direct method through a single tender action below the threshold. This contract was awarded on April 7, 2025, with a value of £51,000. The tender period ended on November 18, 2024, and the contract period extends from November 19, 2024, to July 30, 2025. The services are to be delivered to the postal code CV4 8UW, Coventry. The procurement process has reached the award stage with the status marked as complete.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in providing expert witness services. With an emphasis on legal services, it is well-suited for SMEs capable of meeting the Government Legal Department’s high standards. The awarded supplier, the University of Warwick, underscores the suitability for established institutions with specialised expertise. The procurement process was competitive and transparent, providing businesses a fair chance to secure government contracts and increase their visibility in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Expert Witness Services

Notice Description

Expert witness requirement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1ec1b1e-6dbe-445b-bb14-a93d47b3c2e5
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£51,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2024 - 30 Jul 2025 6-12 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
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

UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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