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title: "Expert Witness Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c02e8fd9-dfcc-4903-adc5-5058b462364d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT"
published: "2025-04-07"
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# Expert Witness Services

Buyer: GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c02e8fd9-dfcc-4903-adc5-5058b462364d

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## Summary

The Government Legal Department has concluded a tendering process titled "Expert Witness Services" under the legal services industry category (CPV code 79100000). The procurement involved a direct method through a single tender action below the threshold. This contract was awarded on April 7, 2025, with a value of £51,000. The tender period ended on November 18, 2024, and the contract period extends from November 19, 2024, to July 30, 2025. The services are to be delivered to the postal code CV4 8UW, Coventry. The procurement process has reached the award stage with the status marked as complete.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in providing expert witness services. With an emphasis on legal services, it is well-suited for SMEs capable of meeting the Government Legal Department’s high standards. The awarded supplier, the University of Warwick, underscores the suitability for established institutions with specialised expertise. The procurement process was competitive and transparent, providing businesses a fair chance to secure government contracts and increase their visibility in the public sector.

## Notice

Expert witness requirement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1ec1b1e-6dbe-445b-bb14-a93d47b3c2e5 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Nov 2024 - 30 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,000 |
| 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 | GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9GL |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2025 at 08:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1ec1b1e-6dbe-445b-bb14-a93d47b3c2e5
- 7 Apr 2025 at 08:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1ec1b1e-6dbe-445b-bb14-a93d47b3c2e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1ec1b1e-6dbe-445b-bb14-a93d47b3c2e5
  7th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a03789c6-4d7a-4972-b7ca-dca8ad5b1dc4

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