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title: "Expert report - Resolution Foundation - Smith / Brewer"
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# Expert report - Resolution Foundation - Smith / Brewer

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11138f4d-350f-4621-aee0-30ddf4f3d822

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by the Cabinet Office, located at 70 Whitehall, London, involved the provision of expert reports for the Covid-19 Inquiry. The procurement, titled "Expert report - Resolution Foundation - Smith / Brewer," falls under the services category, specifically classified as expert witness services. This contract was awarded through a direct procurement method described as a single tender action below the threshold, with the award made to the Resolution Foundation. The procurement process has been completed, with the contract period running from 29th October 2025 to 3rd February 2026, and a contract value of £20,000.

This procurement represents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses specialising in providing expert analysis and reporting in high-profile public inquiries. Although the suitability criteria indicated this tender was not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, similar opportunities could benefit consultancies and organisations within the expert witness sector, particularly those capable of delivering specialised insights into public health crises. Engaging with such contracts can aid in enhancing a company's portfolio and credibility in delivering detailed and authoritative expert reports in official inquiries.

## Notice

Provision of expert report(s) for the Covid-19 Inquiry

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef143fad-ee9a-4366-bfb6-fcd68f8692c8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2025 - 3 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AS |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RESOLUTION FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71319000 - Expert witness services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 17:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef143fad-ee9a-4366-bfb6-fcd68f8692c8
- 25 Nov 2025 at 14:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef143fad-ee9a-4366-bfb6-fcd68f8692c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef143fad-ee9a-4366-bfb6-fcd68f8692c8
  19th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3aafbc39-7118-424b-8df0-8d848f6e5215

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