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# GLD030 2020 Expert Witness - Bangladeshi Nationality Law

Buyer: GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff2f96aa-4da5-4031-8e08-93acc1da52db

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## Summary

The Government Legal Department has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "GLD030 2020 Expert Witness - Bangladeshi Nationality Law," classified under expert witness services. This contract was initiated through a direct procurement method via a single tender action, with a total value of £160,015. The contract period commenced on 13th August 2020 and concluded on 27th November 2020. The procurement process was specifically aimed at obtaining a qualified expert in Bangladeshi nationality law, given the complexities involved in cases C3, C4, and C7 against deprivation of citizenship, based in London, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for legal professionals or firms with expertise in Bangladeshi nationality law, particularly those with experience in high-level advocacy and familiarity with the UK's legal framework. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong background in expert witness services, especially regarding foreign law or nationality issues, would be well-positioned to capitalise on similar tenders in the future. This contract highlights the niche requirement for specialists within legal circles, creating pathways for growth for those who can effectively navigate complex international legal matters.

## Notice

Ajmalul Hossain QC via Selborne Chambers Limited is acting as the Secretary of State for the Home Department ("SSHD") Expert Witness on foreign law (specifically Bangladeshi nationality/citizenship law) in three separate appeals against deprivation of citizenship in the Special Immigration Appeals Commission: C3, C4 and C7. Although three options were identified, there were a number of reasons why Ajmalul Hossain QC was considered to be the only viable option to support the SSHD's position in C3, C4 and C7: 1) Ajmalul Hossain QC is an experienced barrister in Bangladesh who has regularly appeared before the Supreme Court. Neither of the other two possible experts had experience in Bangladeshi Courts. 2) Ajmalul Hossain QC's position as a QC working regularly in England and Singapore would ensure that the reports presented foreign law in a clear and consistent manner which has previously been an issue. 3) The SSHD considered that Ajmalul Hossain QC's experience as an advocate in the UK Courts provided him with an insight into the process of cross-examination and demonstrated his ability to advocate successfully in a pressurised situation. Given the above set of specific criteria, the pool of possible experts in Bangladeshi nationality law who practised at a high level in the Bangladeshi Courts and were able to write fluently in English was necessarily small. In addition, the directions for C3, C4 and C7 were expedited in order to ensure that a decision on their deprivation appeals was obtained promptly on the basis of the conditions in which C3 and C4 were living. This meant that the SSHD had a relatively short period to identify and instruct an expert to produce three detailed reports on a complex area of Bangladeshi nationality law, and who was available and willing to appear on behalf of the SSHD at a five day preliminary issues hearing in November 2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b49b44a6-d65b-477f-a960-aa2881b7956a |
| 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 | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 12 Aug 2020 - 27 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,015 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,015 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AJMALUL HOSSAIN QC VIA SELBORNE CHAMBERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71319000 - Expert witness services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2021 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b49b44a6-d65b-477f-a960-aa2881b7956a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b49b44a6-d65b-477f-a960-aa2881b7956a
  29th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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