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title: "The Provision of an Expert Witness Report to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry"
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published: "2024-02-22"
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# The Provision of an Expert Witness Report to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-128fac19-8482-4198-950f-86ea8fe23439

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office has awarded a contract for "The Provision of an Expert Witness Report to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry" to the University of Stirling. The contract is valued at £50,000 and falls under the services category. The procurement method used was direct, specifically a Single tender action (below threshold). The tender had a deadline for submission on January 9, 2024, and the contract period is from January 16, 2024, to March 28, 2025. The contract was awarded on January 9, 2024, marking the completion of the tender process.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses offering expert witness services to engage with the government. Companies that can provide independent and expert opinions related to pandemic preparedness are well-suited to compete. The awarding of this contract highlights the potential for collaborations between public authorities and service providers to address critical issues such as the UK's pandemic response and preparedness.

## Notice

The Chair to the UK COVID-19 Public Inquiry requires an independent and expert opinion on matters relating to the UK's pandemic preparedness.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00906c28-74f3-4d58-99fe-435ed417e115 |
| 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 | 22 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71319000 - Expert witness services

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2024 at 22:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00906c28-74f3-4d58-99fe-435ed417e115

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00906c28-74f3-4d58-99fe-435ed417e115
  22nd February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1001366d-8e63-4a85-ab8b-53a39d1aea84

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