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multi-disciplinary Consultants as Expert Witnesses

LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON

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02 Jul 2025 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Croydon has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of multi-disciplinary consultants to act as expert witnesses. The process falls under the services category, specifically real estate services, and is located in the Croydon area of the United Kingdom (region UKI62). The procurement method was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition. The award was finalised on 21 May 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 2 July 2025, with a completion date of 30 September 2026. The procurement was governed under the legal basis of UK legislation 2023/54.

This contract presents significant opportunities for large-scale consultancy firms specialising in real estate and related services, enabling them to expand their portfolio and demonstrate expertise in a high-profile public authority assignment. The winning supplier, Squire&Partners, exemplifies the kind of large, skilled organisations that can effectively leverage such opportunities for growth and visibility. Such contracts are ideal for established consultants with the requisite expertise and resources to effectively support public sector bodies in specialist witness roles.

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Notice Title

multi-disciplinary Consultants as Expert Witnesses

Notice Description

Provision of multi-disciplinary Consultants as Expert Witnesses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05574a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036658-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70000000 - Real estate services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@croydon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SQUIRE&PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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