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title: "Expert report - UCL - Osborn / Dykxhoorn"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e14b"
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# Expert report - UCL - Osborn / Dykxhoorn

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e14b

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office, a central government public authority located in London, has completed a procurement process titled "Expert report - UCL - Osborn / Dykxhoorn" for the provision of expert report services for the Covid Inquiry. This procurement was conducted through a direct method, classified as below the threshold without competition, and falls under the services industry category, specifically expert witness services. The contract, awarded to UCL Consultants Limited, became active on 28th October 2025 and is set to conclude by 11th March 2026. The total gross value of the contract is £36,000, with a net amount of £30,000. This award process is part of the final stage following the award and contract tagging status as complete and active.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in expert witness services or those with expertise in providing consultancy for government inquiries. Organisations that can offer high-quality expert reporting and have a strong presence in fields related to public health or government advisory would be well-suited. The direct procurement method suggests a streamlined process for suppliers with established reputations and experience in government contracts. Companies looking to leverage their consultancy expertise in central government contracts stand to benefit significantly from participating in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Provision of expert report(s) for the Covid Inquiry

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073912-2025 |
| 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 | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2025 - 11 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## 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 | UCL CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71319000 - Expert witness services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2025 at 11:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073912-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073912-2025
  14th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7829

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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