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Expert Witness/Determination services in relation to Ben Jonson House, Barbican Estate

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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10 Nov 2025 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process organised by "The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London" has reached the award stage, concluding with the provision of Expert Witness/Determination services related to Ben Jonson House in the Barbican Estate, London. This process falls under the services category, specifically evaluation consultancy services (CPV code 79419000). The procurement method applied was a limited competition below the threshold, and the contract spans from 1st November 2025 to 31st December 2025. The contract, valued at £103,620 gross, was awarded to Hawkins & Associates Ltd and formally signed on 24th October 2025. Key stakeholders can contact Ajibola Akingbade via email or phone for further information.

This tender presents significant opportunities for expert consultancies specialising in evaluation services, particularly those with experience in serving public authorities and local government projects. Large-scale firms like Hawkins & Associates Ltd, which offer comprehensive consultancy services, are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. Furthermore, businesses adept at navigating limited competition tenders and those with a history of collaborating with sub-central government bodies can leverage their expertise to secure future contracts within the UK's public procurement framework.

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Notice Title

Expert Witness/Determination services in relation to Ben Jonson House, Barbican Estate

Notice Description

Expert Witness/Determination services in relation to Ben Jonson House, Barbican Estate, London, EC2Y 8NH

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ddb5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072409-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£86,350 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ajibola.akingbade@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020 7606 3030

Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAWKINS & ASSOCIATES

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