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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-b5fd17-3e71dcaf-ea60-4be4-875f-e8fed5d9401c

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office has awarded a contract titled "The Provision of an Expert Witness Report to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry" in the expert witness services industry category, primarily focused on the production of an expert report on Dementia. The procurement method utilised was a single tender action (below threshold), and the contract was awarded to the University of Nottingham. The contract commenced on 17th July 2024 and is scheduled to conclude on 20th December 2025, with a total value of £50,000. The procurement process was in the Award stage, indicating that the contract has been fully executed and formalised.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in expert witness services, particularly those with capabilities in the healthcare and academic sectors. While the contract is suited to larger organisations given the specific requirements and the value involved, businesses with a strong track record in providing expert reports and consultancy in the public inquiry context could utilise this type of engagement to strengthen their portfolio and increase their visibility in the public sector. The procurement by the Cabinet Office also underscores the importance of expertise in critical public health matters, providing a platform for specialists to make impactful contributions.

## Notice

The Chair to the UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry requires an independent and expert opinion on certain matters, including the production of an expert report on Dementia.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3992134-67ac-41b6-beb2-4d7b7f2fe143 |
| 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 | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2024 - 20 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 | UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71319000 - Expert witness services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2024 at 10:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3992134-67ac-41b6-beb2-4d7b7f2fe143

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3992134-67ac-41b6-beb2-4d7b7f2fe143
  21st August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/79ea981f-33db-4837-9cb6-41f8e03c5964

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