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title: "Independent investigator"
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buyer: "CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION"
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# Independent investigator

Buyer: CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f4cba11-20ff-46b6-9f0f-28414a37e8f0

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## Summary

The City of London Corporation has concluded a public procurement process to hire an Independent Investigator under the heading of "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security." The procurement, which falls under the CPV classification 79000000, was conducted via a direct procurement method and the tender was awarded to Linbert Spencer Consultancy Ltd. The contract, valued at £90,000, will commence on 1st March 2024 and conclude on 31st July 2024, with service delivery taking place in London, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now complete, having moved from tender initiation to the award stage as of 16th February 2024.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in comprehensive business services, including consulting and investigative services. SMEs particularly stand to benefit due to their suitability for this type of contract. Firms capable of delivering high-quality investigative services within the specified contract period are well-positioned to capitalise on similar future procurements from governmental organisations like the City of London Corporation. The contract’s clear timeline and budget can help businesses plan resources efficiently and enhance their portfolio with a prestigious client.

## Notice

Independent investigator

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c94ff06-789c-4486-8ac2-e9a1b2c105ed |
| 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 | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2P 2EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Clerkenwell |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LINBERT SPENCER CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2024 at 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c94ff06-789c-4486-8ac2-e9a1b2c105ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c94ff06-789c-4486-8ac2-e9a1b2c105ed
  24th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.capitalesourcing.com
  Awarded Contract

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