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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-ab17525c-49dd-46c0-bdbe-bb1b527b2e96

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office has awarded a contract for "The Provision of an Expert Witness Report to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry". The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below threshold. The contract value is £50,000, with a contract period starting on 24th November 2023 and ending on 21st December 2025. The location for delivery is the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the tender period ending on 23rd November 2023.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses that offer expert witness services to the public sector. Suitable vendors need to have expertise in pandemic preparedness and should be able to deliver services in the UK. Businesses focusing on services related to public health emergencies could find this tender particularly relevant. The award has been given to the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, showcasing the type of organisation that can succeed in similar procurements.

## Notice

The Chair to the UK COVID-19 Public Inquiry requires an independent and expert opinion on matters relating to the UK's pandemic preparedness.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96fd54d2-f068-4c7e-b31b-232affaaa792 |
| 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 | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2023 - 21 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 | LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE AND TROPICAL MEDICINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71319000 - Expert witness services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2024 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96fd54d2-f068-4c7e-b31b-232affaaa792

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96fd54d2-f068-4c7e-b31b-232affaaa792
  17th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d3908f36-2fbe-44bf-8328-3333a207c9d9

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