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Expert Witness Reports - UCL - C19SFEXWRUCL1125

CABINET OFFICE

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06 Jan 2026 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for "Expert Witness Reports - UCL - C19SFEXWRUCL1125" was executed by the Cabinet Office, a central government public authority based in London. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically expert witness services, for the UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry. The contract award stage was completed with an active status as of 6th January 2026. The contract, valued at £26,000 gross (£20,000 net), commenced on 19th December 2025 and is set to end on 30th October 2026. Despite being below the threshold for larger public procurements, the project required services provided by UCL Consultants Limited, located in London, suggesting potential for agile management and specialist expertise in the industry. The procurement method was labelled as "Below threshold - unknown," indicating a potentially simplified procurement approach.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in expert testimony and consulting, particularly those with expertise in public inquiry settings or who can offer agile, impactful contributions to high-profile government initiatives. As the tender was secured by UCL Consultants Limited, a large-scale supplier, it demonstrates the potential for robust organisations to leverage their resources and expertise in providing specialised services to government bodies. Medium to large consulting firms with established credentials in similar fields might find similar tenders a viable avenue for expansion, especially those that can efficiently deliver comprehensive reports and specialist assessments in a timely manner.

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Notice Title

Expert Witness Reports - UCL - C19SFEXWRUCL1125

Notice Description

Expert Witness Reports to UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ffd8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000563-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 30 Oct 2026 6-12 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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