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Expert Witness Report for UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry

CABINET OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has awarded a contract titled "Expert Witness Report for UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry" to provide independent and expert opinion on certain matters, including non-covid conditions. The procurement process, classified under expert witness services (CPV 71319000), followed a direct procurement method through a single tender action for services below the monetary threshold. The awarded contract, valued at £50,000, commenced on 8 November 2024 and will conclude on 29 December 2025, with the principal location being the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for established academic institutions and large-scale research consultancies with expertise in providing credible and authoritative witness reports. The University of Warwick, the awarded supplier, has demonstrated its capacity and capability, making it a prime example of an organisation well-suited to such competitive tenders. Companies specialising in expert opinion services can benefit from engaging in similar public procurement contracts to expand their portfolios and enhance their industry standing.

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Notice Title

Expert Witness Report for UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry

Notice Description

Provision of independent and expert opinion on certain matters, including non-covid conditions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea399bcb-9a39-4234-a151-deebb158e367
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfb964e6-e274-4378-851a-b2c99f9ea9db
Current Stage
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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
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2024 - 29 Dec 2025 1-2 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

UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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