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title: "Provision of an Expert Witness Report to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry"
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# Provision of an Expert Witness Report to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67344091-d829-4a70-bd80-8128cc7fa250

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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. This procurement falls under the industry category of Expert Witness Services (CPV 71319000) and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement process, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, has been completed, with key dates including the tender period end date on 23rd May 2024 and the contract period from 24th May 2024 to 28th March 2025. Ulster University was awarded the contract valued at £50,000 GBP.

This tender creates significant opportunities for institutions and businesses specialising in expert witness services, particularly those with extensive expertise in constitutional and decision-making frameworks during crises. Although the contract has been awarded, similar future tenders could benefit large-scale universities or consultancy firms with proven track records in providing specialised reports and analysis for governmental inquiries, fostering potential business growth and expansion in the public sector advisory field.

## Notice

The Chair to the UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry requires an independent and expert opinion on certain matters, including the constitutional and decision making framework in Northern Ireland during the pandemic.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f084c849-9cc1-4fc2-9d27-8ec7c369a899 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 May 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 | ULSTER UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71319000 - Expert witness services

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2024 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f084c849-9cc1-4fc2-9d27-8ec7c369a899

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f084c849-9cc1-4fc2-9d27-8ec7c369a899
  15th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/48a951fa-443c-4aeb-a633-fd5ed2e6b011

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