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Expert Witness Services

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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08 Jun 2021 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) based in London, UK, has recently completed a procurement process for "Expert Witness Services" within the legal and administrative services sector. This tender was classified under the CPV code 75231100 and follows a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication. The contract, valued at £322,560, was signed on 9th April 2021 and has a duration of 36 months with a possibility to extend by an additional 12 months. The procurement process is now at the award stage and is actively provided to Jonathan B. Baker.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in expert witness services or those with a strong technical background in legal consultancy. Companies with expertise in legal matters, particularly those that can offer authoritative opinions in accordance with Civil Procedure Rules, will find this contract appealing. As the competition was determined to be absent for technical reasons, prospective bidders should possess high levels of qualifications and experience, positioning them well to secure future contracts in this niche area of public procurement.

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Notice Title

Expert Witness Services

Notice Description

Expert Witness Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority has a requirement for "expert witness" services. Contract Duration 36 months with an option to extend for an additional 12 months.

Options: 1 option to extend for an additional 12 months.

Procurement Information

In accordance with the regulation set out at s32(2)(b)(ii), the CMA determined that competition is absent for technical reasons. The CMA's requirement, was for a high level of technical expertise and experience in providing authoritative expert opinion in accordance with the Civil Procedure Rules.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b9a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012849-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£322,560 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Commercial Team
Contact Email
commercial@cma.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JONATHAN B. BAKER

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