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Expert report - UCL - Osborn / Dykxhoorn

CABINET OFFICE

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14 Nov 2025 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office, a central government public authority located in London, has completed a procurement process titled "Expert report - UCL - Osborn / Dykxhoorn" for the provision of expert report services for the Covid Inquiry. This procurement was conducted through a direct method, classified as below the threshold without competition, and falls under the services industry category, specifically expert witness services. The contract, awarded to UCL Consultants Limited, became active on 28th October 2025 and is set to conclude by 11th March 2026. The total gross value of the contract is £36,000, with a net amount of £30,000. This award process is part of the final stage following the award and contract tagging status as complete and active.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in expert witness services or those with expertise in providing consultancy for government inquiries. Organisations that can offer high-quality expert reporting and have a strong presence in fields related to public health or government advisory would be well-suited. The direct procurement method suggests a streamlined process for suppliers with established reputations and experience in government contracts. Companies looking to leverage their consultancy expertise in central government contracts stand to benefit significantly from participating in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Expert report - UCL - Osborn / Dykxhoorn

Notice Description

Provision of expert report(s) for the Covid Inquiry

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e14b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073912-2025
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
Large

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
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2025 - 11 Mar 2026 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
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

UCL CONSULTANTS

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