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title: "Provision of Expert Witness and Testimony"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-673113ba-501a-4e61-b675-2dff9d4cdf54"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE"
published: "2022-05-18"
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# Provision of Expert Witness and Testimony

Buyer: THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-673113ba-501a-4e61-b675-2dff9d4cdf54

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Expert Witness and Testimony" contract is managed by The Insolvency Service, located in London, England. This contract falls under the services category, specifically accounting, auditing, and fiscal services as classified by CPV code 79200000. The procurement method used was a direct approach through a single tender action, with a total contract value of £31,050. The contract was awarded on April 19, 2022, after a tender period that ended on April 18, 2022, and it is set to run for one year until April 18, 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for specialist firms in forensic accounting and legal consulting to grow their business by leveraging their expertise in fraud investigations. Companies that possess experience with serious fraud cases and a strong background in providing expert testimony will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. As smaller enterprises, particularly SMEs, are encouraged to compete, this contract could facilitate new partnerships and expand the reach of businesses skilled in these sectors.

## Notice

Provision of expert witness testimony in relation to a Serious Fraud Office investigation and proceedings. The supplier had previously been appointed by the Insolvency Service as a digital forensic accountant and has expert and intimate knowledge of the case. As such the Insolvency Service must appoint the supplier to review the evidence collected, testimony provided and then appear at trial to provide expert witness evidence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9be37fb8-e233-4414-8ff1-f39e7ad073ec |
| 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 | 18 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 18 Apr 2022 - 18 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,050 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,050 |
| 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 | THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 2HT |
| 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 | FTI CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

## Release History

- 18 May 2022 at 11:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9be37fb8-e233-4414-8ff1-f39e7ad073ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9be37fb8-e233-4414-8ff1-f39e7ad073ec
  18th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/61222397-5616-4e0e-bb7b-7e610085e6cb
  Signed Order Form.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b7019e9-91db-4ca9-a144-c2fc4013b8f1
  INSS Standard T&Cs

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