---
title: "Expert Witness Report to UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055e14"
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published: "2025-07-13"
---

# Expert Witness Report to UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055e14

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office has successfully concluded a public procurement contract titled "Expert Witness Report to UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry," which falls under the services category, specifically for expert witness services (CPV: 71319000). This contract, awarded in the UK region, was a direct procurement method executed below the threshold without competition, and involved The Manchester Metropolitan University as the supplier. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract status marked as active. The contract period extends from 13 June 2025 to 28 March 2026, with a gross value of £21,600 and a net value of £18,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for universities and research institutions capable of providing expert analysis on educational outcomes during the Covid-19 pandemic. The successful bidder, The Manchester Metropolitan University, exemplifies the type of large-scale, academically inclined organisation well-suited for this specialised work. As this contract was awarded under a direct procurement method, institutions with a strong reputation in delivering expert reports and a proven track record in educational research could benefit from similar future opportunities by maintaining visibility and connections with public authorities such as the Cabinet Office.

## Notice

The Chair to the UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry requires an independent and expert opinion on certain matters, including educational attainment during the pandemic.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039447-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Jun 2025 - 28 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | THE MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71319000 - Expert witness services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2025 at 12:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039447-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039447-2025
  13th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2998

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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