Expert report - C19SFUNEWNU1125

Cabinet Office
London
20 January 2026 to 30 October 2026

Delivery of a specific expert witness report for the UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry. The work involves academic research and analysis to provide evidence-based findings for the inquiry's investigation, delivered within a defined project period ending in October 2026.

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Awarded value: £20k; As published
Published: 29 January 2026
Awarded: 20 January 2026; Newcastle University
Contract length: 9 months; Ends 30 October 2026

What the contract covers

Supply contract

Provision of expert witness reporting and academic research services to support public inquiries and government policy development processes.

Supply expert witness reports to the UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Supply contract
Initial term: 9 months
Contract dates: 20 January 2026 to 30 October 2026
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
CPV codes: 71319000

Services in this contract

Expert witness servicesMain service£30k typicalExpert witness reports supplied to the UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry

Lifecycle

Published
29 January 2026
Contract awardedto Newcastle University
20 January 2026
Contract starts
20 January 2026
Contract ends
30 October 2026

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Cabinet Office

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Newcastle University

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Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/346214/expert-report-c19sfunewnu1125
Buyer reference: C19SFUNEWNU1125
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06121a
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Cabinet Office. Expert report - C19SFUNEWNU1125. Contract award, 29 January 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/346214/expert-report-c19sfunewnu1125 (accessed 5 November 2026).