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title: "Expert Witness Report for UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry"
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# Expert Witness Report for UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84fa6fe1-2b6d-455d-a7fc-8c9bec2bc10b

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office has awarded a contract titled "Expert Witness Report for UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry" to Kings College. This contract, classified under expert witness services, involves the provision of an independent opinion on matters such as end-of-life care during the pandemic. The contract, valued at £50,000 GBP, falls under the services category and will be executed within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage was completed through a direct single-tender action due to its below-threshold value. Important dates include the tender period ending on 12th November 2024, the contract period starting on 20th November 2024, and ending on 28th December 2025. The award was published on 3rd December 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in expert witness services, particularly universities and large research institutions capable of providing comprehensive reports on critical health-related inquiries. Companies that demonstrate a strong understanding of public health issues and have experience in legal or public inquiry settings would be well-suited for similar future contracts. As the procurement method for this contract was direct and focused on a specific need, smaller enterprises or organisations focusing on niche areas may look for opportunities to offer their specialised knowledge in comparable processes.

## Notice

Provision of an independent and expert opinion on certain matters, including end of life care during the pandemic

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d797a0-765e-4390-8c59-0feaa1b3ff46 |
| 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 | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2024 - 28 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 | KINGS COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71319000 - Expert witness services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2024 at 17:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d797a0-765e-4390-8c59-0feaa1b3ff46

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d797a0-765e-4390-8c59-0feaa1b3ff46
  3rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/83d31b22-49f3-4308-9a70-2975299c6ffa

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