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title: "Expert Witness Report for UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry"
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# Expert Witness Report for UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea399bcb-9a39-4234-a151-deebb158e367

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office has awarded a contract titled "Expert Witness Report for UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry" to provide independent and expert opinion on certain matters, including non-covid conditions. The procurement process, classified under expert witness services (CPV 71319000), followed a direct procurement method through a single tender action for services below the monetary threshold. The awarded contract, valued at £50,000, commenced on 8 November 2024 and will conclude on 29 December 2025, with the principal location being the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for established academic institutions and large-scale research consultancies with expertise in providing credible and authoritative witness reports. The University of Warwick, the awarded supplier, has demonstrated its capacity and capability, making it a prime example of an organisation well-suited to such competitive tenders. Companies specialising in expert opinion services can benefit from engaging in similar public procurement contracts to expand their portfolios and enhance their industry standing.

## Notice

Provision of independent and expert opinion on certain matters, including non-covid conditions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfb964e6-e274-4378-851a-b2c99f9ea9db |
| 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 | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Nov 2024 - 29 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 | UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71319000 - Expert witness services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2024 at 10:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfb964e6-e274-4378-851a-b2c99f9ea9db
- 11 Dec 2024 at 18:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfb964e6-e274-4378-851a-b2c99f9ea9db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfb964e6-e274-4378-851a-b2c99f9ea9db
  12th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/64e97d32-d47b-4923-afc4-e1c5854dfbbd

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