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title: "The Provision of Rapporteurs for The Infected Blood Inquiry"
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# The Provision of Rapporteurs for The Infected Blood Inquiry

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-040b0ef8-9c24-4512-9696-1c3f0a5a909a

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "The Provision of Rapporteurs for The Infected Blood Inquiry" was initiated by the Cabinet Office, located in Liverpool, England. This contract, valued at £60,000, is classified under business services (CPV code 79000000) and has reached the Award stage, with the contract period commencing on 19th December 2019 and concluding on 30th April 2020. The procurement method employed was a selective process, involving a call-off from the ESPO 3S_18 Strategic HR Services Framework. The tender period ended on 5th November 2018, and the awarding notice was published on 16th January 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the consulting and legal fields, particularly those experienced in public sector engagements. Companies that specialise in evidence-gathering, law, and consultancy services would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, as demonstrated by the successful supplier, Tripod Partners Limited. Engaging in this procurement could help businesses enhance their portfolios and establish long-term relationships with government organisations.

## Notice

This contract has already been awarded and is published for transparency purposes. This contract is for the provision of Rapporteurs who will assist in evidence-gathering for The Infected Blood Inquiry. The contract is a call-off from the ESPO 3S_18 Strategic HR Services Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c097890-f9ef-4dc0-a45a-c0c60a24d8d5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2019 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRIPOD PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2019 at 16:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c097890-f9ef-4dc0-a45a-c0c60a24d8d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c097890-f9ef-4dc0-a45a-c0c60a24d8d5
  16th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0dd5475c-9f3c-4960-9d65-e21518082ff0
  CCHR18A43 - REDACTED Award Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/188c864a-8475-4f54-9ddd-aaa732368767
  CCHR18A43 - REDACTED Order Form and Terms

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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