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title: "BSH/PS/Expert Witness - Rogue Trading"
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buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-06-26"
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# BSH/PS/Expert Witness - Rogue Trading

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a8787f9-cee8-4ad4-9652-87a772eb4640

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## Summary

The Bristol City Council has completed a tender process for the procurement of Expert Witness services related to investigating rogue trading offences in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract, with a value of £35,000 GBP, was awarded through a direct award procurement method. The contract period is set to start on May 1, 2023, and end on June 30, 2024.

This opportunity is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) suppliers. Businesses in the expert witness services industry, particularly those with experience in providing services related to criminal investigations or trading standards, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Bristol City Council acted as the buyer in this procurement process, aiming to enhance its trading standards enforcement capabilities through the engagement of an expert witness.

## Notice

Trading Standards is responsible for investigating criminal offences relating to rogue trading. This contract relates to an Expert Witness used in these situations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eba95b09-0344-4ad8-b924-fc0c003cb34b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2023 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | T R DAVIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71319000 - Expert witness services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2023 at 10:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eba95b09-0344-4ad8-b924-fc0c003cb34b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eba95b09-0344-4ad8-b924-fc0c003cb34b
  26th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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