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Expert report - Alma economics

CABINET OFFICE

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13 Jul 2025 at 12:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office, a central government public authority located in London, has completed the procurement process for the provision of expert report(s) related to the Covid-19 inquiry. The contract, awarded under the title "Expert report - Alma economics", falls within the services industry category, specifically expert witness services, with the award dated 13 July 2025. The procurement was executed through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition. The contract commenced on 27 June 2025 and is set to conclude on 28 March 2026, with a total contract value of £30,000.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research, consultancy, and expert witness services, particularly those with experience in public sector inquiries. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in economic analysis and report preparation would have been well-suited to compete for such contracts, though this particular opportunity did not involve an open competitive process. The insights and analysis contributed by firms like ALMA Economics Limited can demonstrate their capabilities and potential to secure future public sector projects. Given the focus on expert reporting for a high-profile inquiry, this contract highlights a demand in the public sector for specialist analytical services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expert report - Alma economics

Notice Description

Provision of expert report(s) for the Covid-19 inquiry

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055e15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039448-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71319000 - Expert witness services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2025 - 28 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ALMA ECONOMICS

Further Information

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