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title: "EM40 - EXPERT WITNESS"
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# EM40 - EXPERT WITNESS

Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3b0d8a6-7bf2-4825-b6a2-a50e75b6dfce

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## Summary

The Health & Safety Executive is seeking an independent expert witness for the investigation into the death of Andrew Pirie, which occurred on 25th June 2020 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The tender, titled "EM40 - EXPERT WITNESS," falls under the investigation services category (CPV code 79720000) and has a value of £3,927. This procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and was completed as of 31st March 2021. The contract period ran from 6th April 2021 to 4th May 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in expert advisory and investigation services, particularly those with experience in legal and health and safety domains. Companies well-suited to compete for similar contracts include large consultancy firms and independent experts equipped to conduct thorough analyses and reviews of evidence. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a business's profile and provide a pathway for growing their operational scope within public sector engagements.

## Notice

As an independent expert to contribute in the investigation of the death of Andrew Pirie on the 25th June 2020 at Kirkton of Fetteresso, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Paul Hanson of Arboretum Internationale is required to review all of the evidence obtained by HSE to date

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b4406aa-95e6-4f96-adf3-ea24443096e6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2021 - 4 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,927 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,927 |
| 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 | HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARBORETUM INTERNATIONALE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79720000 - Investigation services

## Release History

- 16 May 2022 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b4406aa-95e6-4f96-adf3-ea24443096e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b4406aa-95e6-4f96-adf3-ea24443096e6
  16th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/45aac4a5-84fa-4219-90e2-97c3bc5c3f98

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