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Expert - Witness

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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18 May 2026 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Expert - Witness" contract, overseen by the Government Legal Department, has reached the award stage as of 18th May 2026. This tender, classified under the "Expert witness services" industry, is part of a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. Located in the United Kingdom, the contract spans a period from 24th April 2026 to 22nd April 2027, with a total value of £12,825. The buyer, the Government Legal Department, is based in London, England, and coordinates this procurement to appoint a supplier for required services in the specified category.

This tender presents opportunities particularly for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and entities interested in providing expert witness services. The awarded organisation, Sigma Delta Psychiatry Expertise Ltd, exemplifies the type of business suited for such contracts, indicating a robust market for companies capable of delivering niche services like expert witness testimony. By engaging in this procurement, SMEs can enhance their portfolios and visibility with public sector projects, fostering business growth through strategic government contracts.

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Notice Title

Expert - Witness

Notice Description

Home Office Expert Witness

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7b35ddd-27e1-4416-b819-dea9ca6f0ab6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fea5b2cf-180e-4b12-be8b-215228258c87
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71319000 - Expert witness services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,825 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,825 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2026 - 22 Apr 2027 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

SIGMA DELTA PSYCHIATRY EXPERTISE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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