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title: "Expert Witness Report to UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry"
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# Expert Witness Report to UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-129b4888-8a47-4472-89dc-25ac02e47907

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office has concluded the procurement process for an Expert Witness Report to the UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry, classified under CPV code 71319000 for expert witness services. This single tender action, valued at £50,000, was awarded to Sheffield Hallam University. The contract will run from 12th November 2024 to 28th December 2025. The primary delivery location for services is within the United Kingdom. Key dates in the procurement process include the tender period end date on 5th November 2024, award date on 11th November 2024, and publication date on 20th November 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in behavioural science and expert witness services, particularly those capable of providing independent and expert opinions for high-stakes public inquiries. While the tender was secured by a large institution, smaller firms with niche expertise can find similar opportunities in future tenders requiring specialist knowledge and services. The nature of the inquiry underscores the value of reliability and specialised knowledge, making it an ideal growth area for consultancies and academic institutions involved in public health and legal expertise.

## Notice

UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry independent and expert opinion on certain matters,including behavioural science.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0716486-6767-4051-a81f-6751e4192365 |
| 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 | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 Nov 2024 - 28 Dec 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 | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71319000 - Expert witness services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2024 at 16:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0716486-6767-4051-a81f-6751e4192365

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0716486-6767-4051-a81f-6751e4192365
  20th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3338542e-016a-491d-bd50-10daff1db3d5

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