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GLD030 2020 Expert Witness - Bangladeshi Nationality Law

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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29 Jan 2021 at 12:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "GLD030 2020 Expert Witness - Bangladeshi Nationality Law," classified under expert witness services. This contract was initiated through a direct procurement method via a single tender action, with a total value of £160,015. The contract period commenced on 13th August 2020 and concluded on 27th November 2020. The procurement process was specifically aimed at obtaining a qualified expert in Bangladeshi nationality law, given the complexities involved in cases C3, C4, and C7 against deprivation of citizenship, based in London, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for legal professionals or firms with expertise in Bangladeshi nationality law, particularly those with experience in high-level advocacy and familiarity with the UK's legal framework. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong background in expert witness services, especially regarding foreign law or nationality issues, would be well-positioned to capitalise on similar tenders in the future. This contract highlights the niche requirement for specialists within legal circles, creating pathways for growth for those who can effectively navigate complex international legal matters.

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Notice Title

GLD030 2020 Expert Witness - Bangladeshi Nationality Law

Notice Description

Ajmalul Hossain QC via Selborne Chambers Limited is acting as the Secretary of State for the Home Department ("SSHD") Expert Witness on foreign law (specifically Bangladeshi nationality/citizenship law) in three separate appeals against deprivation of citizenship in the Special Immigration Appeals Commission: C3, C4 and C7. Although three options were identified, there were a number of reasons why Ajmalul Hossain QC was considered to be the only viable option to support the SSHD's position in C3, C4 and C7: 1) Ajmalul Hossain QC is an experienced barrister in Bangladesh who has regularly appeared before the Supreme Court. Neither of the other two possible experts had experience in Bangladeshi Courts. 2) Ajmalul Hossain QC's position as a QC working regularly in England and Singapore would ensure that the reports presented foreign law in a clear and consistent manner which has previously been an issue. 3) The SSHD considered that Ajmalul Hossain QC's experience as an advocate in the UK Courts provided him with an insight into the process of cross-examination and demonstrated his ability to advocate successfully in a pressurised situation. Given the above set of specific criteria, the pool of possible experts in Bangladeshi nationality law who practised at a high level in the Bangladeshi Courts and were able to write fluently in English was necessarily small. In addition, the directions for C3, C4 and C7 were expedited in order to ensure that a decision on their deprivation appeals was obtained promptly on the basis of the conditions in which C3 and C4 were living. This meant that the SSHD had a relatively short period to identify and instruct an expert to produce three detailed reports on a complex area of Bangladeshi nationality law, and who was available and willing to appear on behalf of the SSHD at a five day preliminary issues hearing in November 2020.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff2f96aa-4da5-4031-8e08-93acc1da52db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b49b44a6-d65b-477f-a960-aa2881b7956a
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
£160,015 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,015 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
12 Aug 2020 - 27 Nov 2020 1-6 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
Sreeya Dey
Contact Email
sreeya.dey@governmentlegal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020 7210 3142

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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AJMALUL HOSSAIN QC VIA SELBORNE CHAMBERS

Further Information

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