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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-aed677cc-b3a1-4fec-8325-14d7985291f8

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office has completed a procurement process titled "The Provision of an Expert Witness Report to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry" under the industry category of Expert Witness Services (CPV code 71319000). This procurement was initiated using a direct procurement method, specifically a Single Tender Action (below threshold). The contract, which had a value of £50,000, commenced on 31 July 2023 and will run until 20 December 2025. The report is aimed at providing an independent and expert opinion on the UK's pandemic preparedness. The work will be carried out within the United Kingdom, and the expert witness services were awarded to Cambridge University Technical Services Limited.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy or expert witness services, particularly those with expertise in public health, epidemiology, or pandemic preparedness. Such businesses can leverage this tender to build credentials within a high-profile government inquiry, potentially leading to further government and private sector opportunities. Large-scale organizations with a track record in delivering expert opinions will find themselves well-suited to compete in similar procurement exercises in the future.

## 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/7b7b0277-2679-4ec8-ae0d-c4a2c1abe26c |
| 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 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2023 - 20 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 | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY TECHNICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71319000 - Expert witness services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2024 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b7b0277-2679-4ec8-ae0d-c4a2c1abe26c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b7b0277-2679-4ec8-ae0d-c4a2c1abe26c
  22nd July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8dce465c-8e96-431a-9f77-bfeaf616707a

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