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multi-disciplinary Consultants as Expert Witnesses

LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON

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02 Jul 2025 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the London Borough of Croydon focuses on acquiring multi-disciplinary consultants to serve as expert witnesses. This contract, which falls under the services category and involves real estate services, covers the region of UKI62 in the United Kingdom. The procurement method was direct, below threshold, and without competition. The award, valued at £30,000, was given to OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED. Key dates include the award date on 21 May 2025, with the contract period starting on 2 July 2025 and concluding on 30 September 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses experienced in providing consultancy services in real estate matters. Given the procurement was concluded without competition, larger, well-established firms like OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED that have the capability to offer expert witness services may find similar opportunities appealing due to their specialisation and resources. Consequently, other large consultancies focusing on real estate and public sector engagements could be well-suited for future opportunities akin to this procurement process.

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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-05574d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036665-2025
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
£30,000 Under £100K
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

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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