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title: "The Provision of an Expert Witness Report to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry"
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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-b5fd17-2064d939-808b-4282-b40b-3a80debdb36c

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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. The contract falls under the classification of expert witness services with a value of 38,885 GBP. The procurement method used was a single tender action, and the tender period ended on July 1, 2023. The contract period runs from July 13, 2023, to January 7, 2024.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses providing expert witness services to engage with the UK COVID-19 public inquiry chaired by the Cabinet Office. Companies offering independent and expert opinions on pandemic preparedness would be well-suited to compete in this tender process. The contract was awarded to the University of Liverpool, highlighting potential opportunities for institutions with expertise in the specified services to contribute to the inquiry.

## 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/4431a038-b307-4500-aa02-39c154d706c8 |
| 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 | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2023 - 7 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,885 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,885 |
| 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 LIVERPOOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71319000 - Expert witness services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2023 at 16:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4431a038-b307-4500-aa02-39c154d706c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4431a038-b307-4500-aa02-39c154d706c8
  12th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/44c897c1-98a1-4470-9e30-def96007f12c

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