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title: "SB FCC Expert Witness"
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published: "2020-09-29"
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# SB FCC Expert Witness

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d5fa4f2-1cd6-4ed5-9a8c-9089a10daef7

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## Summary

The recent procurement process titled "SB FCC Expert Witness," initiated by H M Revenue & Customs, involves the provision of legal advisory and representation services. This contract, valued at £15,000, is classified under the CPV code 79110000 and is located in London, England. The contract period commenced on 5 June 2020 and extends until 5 June 2021. The procurement method was a direct single tender action below threshold, and the award was published on 29 September 2020, following the completion of the tender period which ended on 4 June 2020.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in legal advisory services to engage with a prominent government authority. Businesses with expertise in legal representation and tribunal hearings would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging with H M Revenue & Customs not only allows for potential financial growth but also establishes a valuable relationship with a significant public sector buyer.

## Notice

To instruct an expert to (i) provide a report detailing their advice; and as appropriate/necessary (ii) provide witness evidence at Tribunal Hearing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3fab9dd-cbbb-42bf-a392-09bb466093dc |
| 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 | 29 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Jun 2020 - 5 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS99 1AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RICARDO ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2020 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3fab9dd-cbbb-42bf-a392-09bb466093dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3fab9dd-cbbb-42bf-a392-09bb466093dc
  29th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d8101d23-f0b8-4841-a04d-f54028a4c7fa
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/24c4a71e-9b73-4181-917a-3cb245ac577d

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