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title: "Expert report - Alma economics"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055e15"
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published: "2025-07-13"
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# Expert report - Alma economics

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055e15

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office, a central government public authority located in London, has completed the procurement process for the provision of expert report(s) related to the Covid-19 inquiry. The contract, awarded under the title "Expert report - Alma economics", falls within the services industry category, specifically expert witness services, with the award dated 13 July 2025. The procurement was executed through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition. The contract commenced on 27 June 2025 and is set to conclude on 28 March 2026, with a total contract value of £30,000.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research, consultancy, and expert witness services, particularly those with experience in public sector inquiries. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in economic analysis and report preparation would have been well-suited to compete for such contracts, though this particular opportunity did not involve an open competitive process. The insights and analysis contributed by firms like ALMA Economics Limited can demonstrate their capabilities and potential to secure future public sector projects. Given the focus on expert reporting for a high-profile inquiry, this contract highlights a demand in the public sector for specialist analytical services.

## Notice

Provision of expert report(s) for the Covid-19 inquiry

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039448-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 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 | £24,000 |

## 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 | ALMA ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71319000 - Expert witness services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2025 at 12:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039448-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039448-2025
  13th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2831

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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