# The Provision of an Expert Witness Report to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Cabinet Office.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Cabinet Office](/buyers/cabinet-office/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [University of Liverpool](/suppliers/university-of-liverpool/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £38,885
- Tender value: £38,885
- Award date: 1 July 2023
- Published: 12 December 2023
- Contract start: 13 July 2023
- Contract end: 7 January 2024
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 4431a038-b307-4500-aa02-39c154d706c8-705203
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2064d939-808b-4282-b40b-3a80debdb36c

## Description

The Chair to the UK COVID-19 Public Inquiry requires an independent and expert opinion on matters relating to the UK's pandemic preparedness\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4431a038-b307-4500-aa02-39c154d706c8-705203)