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title: "Expert Witness Procision"
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buyer: "LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY"
published: "2020-04-23"
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# Expert Witness Procision

Buyer: LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-126b1069-7d81-4f45-bb95-171b65462c13

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by Lancashire Constabulary, involves the provision of expert witness services, under the title "Expert Witness Procision." This contract falls under the services category, specifically classified as expert witness services (CPV code 71319000). It is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action, as this contract was below threshold. The tender period concluded on 22 March 2020, with the contract commencing on 1 April 2020 and scheduled to end on 31 March 2021. The total contract value is £78,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for legal and consultancy firms specialising in expert witness services to expand their business operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises with relevant expertise would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the contracting authority has expressed a preference for SMEs. This contract could serve as a valuable portfolio addition for businesses aiming to strengthen their connections within law enforcement and legal services sectors.

## Notice

Provision of expert winess services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ba84884-c7fc-4f67-b2b9-bf4c647ee9ae |
| 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 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR4 5SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WITNESS 1,2,3 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71319000 - Expert witness services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2020 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ba84884-c7fc-4f67-b2b9-bf4c647ee9ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ba84884-c7fc-4f67-b2b9-bf4c647ee9ae
  23rd April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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