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title: "Expert - Witness"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT"
published: "2026-05-18"
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# Expert - Witness

Buyer: GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7b35ddd-27e1-4416-b819-dea9ca6f0ab6

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Expert - Witness" contract, overseen by the Government Legal Department, has reached the award stage as of 18th May 2026. This tender, classified under the "Expert witness services" industry, is part of a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. Located in the United Kingdom, the contract spans a period from 24th April 2026 to 22nd April 2027, with a total value of £12,825. The buyer, the Government Legal Department, is based in London, England, and coordinates this procurement to appoint a supplier for required services in the specified category.

This tender presents opportunities particularly for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and entities interested in providing expert witness services. The awarded organisation, Sigma Delta Psychiatry Expertise Ltd, exemplifies the type of business suited for such contracts, indicating a robust market for companies capable of delivering niche services like expert witness testimony. By engaging in this procurement, SMEs can enhance their portfolios and visibility with public sector projects, fostering business growth through strategic government contracts.

## Notice

Home Office Expert Witness

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fea5b2cf-180e-4b12-be8b-215228258c87 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2026 - 22 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,825 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,825 |
| 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 | SIGMA DELTA PSYCHIATRY EXPERTISE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71319000 - Expert witness services

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fea5b2cf-180e-4b12-be8b-215228258c87

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fea5b2cf-180e-4b12-be8b-215228258c87
  18th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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