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title: "TSCS3007 - Cranston Inquiry Expert Witness"
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# TSCS3007 - Cranston Inquiry Expert Witness

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-009f6fe8-88bc-4883-ae51-69da5b5aa9c6

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract for the provision of an Expert Witness to support the Cranston Inquiry. The contract, valued at £50,000 GBP, was awarded to Solis Marine Consultants. This procurement process was conducted through a direct procurement method, specifically a Single tender action (below threshold). The contract period is from January 29, 2024, to January 28, 2025. The tender period ended on January 19, 2024, with an award date of February 9, 2024.

This contract presents an opportunity for SMEs to engage in providing expert witness services to the Department for Transport. Businesses in the community, social, and personal services sector would find this tender relevant. Given the direct procurement method used and the specific nature of the service required, businesses with expertise in expert witness services could be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities within the Department for Transport.

## Notice

Expert Witness to support the Cranston Inquiry

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93418d9a-1fba-446e-9f33-d46027622b75 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2024 - 28 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOLIS MARINE CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2024 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93418d9a-1fba-446e-9f33-d46027622b75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93418d9a-1fba-446e-9f33-d46027622b75
  23rd February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/85b51bb1-8cd8-47db-905a-04111b823d73
  n/a

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