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

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e17865f-5658-4aaa-946b-7f166535ad06

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office, based in London, has successfully completed the procurement process titled "The Provision of an Expert Witness Report to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry," under the industry category of expert witness services. The procurement was conducted using a direct single tender action method, highlighting its below-threshold nature. The procurement phase has reached the Award stage, with Swansea University being the selected supplier. The contract period runs from 17 July 2024 to 28 March 2025, with a total contract value of £50,000. This endeavour is focused on providing an independent expert opinion on prehospital care as part of the UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in expert witness services, particularly those with a capacity for providing health-related independent opinions. Larger organizations, especially those within the academic or specialised consultancy sectors, are poised to benefit greatly due to their robust research and expertise capabilities. Engaging in such a high-profile public inquiry can enhance a company's reputation and open doors for future public sector contracts, thereby supporting sustained business growth.

## Notice

The Chair to the UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry requires an independent and expert opinion on certain matters, including prehospital care.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffb6f12b-66e1-4ff9-a6d1-948a5eea8e73 |
| 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 | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 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 | SWANSEA UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71319000 - Expert witness services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2024 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffb6f12b-66e1-4ff9-a6d1-948a5eea8e73

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffb6f12b-66e1-4ff9-a6d1-948a5eea8e73
  22nd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/767ee22e-7c5f-4d33-8685-447d81050af0

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