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title: "Expert Report(s) - University of Edinburgh"
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# Expert Report(s) - University of Edinburgh

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bde27a55-48c4-462a-960e-23f508b11c6d

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office has initiated and awarded a procurement contract for "Expert Report(s) - University of Edinburgh", under the industry category of expert witness services. The procurement process was conducted through a single tender action below the threshold limit, with a direct procurement method. The tender period concluded on 12 March 2025, and the contract period will span from 20 March 2025 to 31 July 2025. The project aims to provide independent and expert opinions on educational attainment during the Covid-19 pandemic. The contract value stands at £29,000 GBP, with the delivery occurring within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in expert witness services, particularly those offering high-level educational assessments. Large organisations like Edinburgh Innovations Limited, which has been awarded this contract, are well positioned for such projects due to their robust infrastructure and expertise. Companies within the consultancy, education, and research sectors could find similar opportunities conducive to their business growth, benefitting from direct involvement in impactful inquiries such as those related to Covid-19. The Cabinet Office’s procurement strategy highlights the benefit of providing specialised services promptly and efficiently, promising potential business expansion for similar high-calibre firms.

## Notice

The Chair to the UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry requires an independent and expert opinion on certain matters, including the educational attainment during the pandemic

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac707db3-ec93-4082-b2ab-bafc8546f02f |
| 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 | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,000 |
| 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 | EDINBURGH INNOVATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71319000 - Expert witness services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2025 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac707db3-ec93-4082-b2ab-bafc8546f02f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac707db3-ec93-4082-b2ab-bafc8546f02f
  1st April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07fd3604-6970-4428-96ec-8e3c05d4102e

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