UK Covid-19 Inquiry – Procurement (14 July 2026)

Summary

The Inquiry’s latest report is the conclusion of its Module 5 investigation into procurement. During the hearings for Module 5 that took place between 3-27 March 2025 , the Inquiry heard testimony from 48 witnesses, including public officials, politicians and procurement experts from all four nations of the UK. This evidence was supplemented by approximately 59,000 documents received by the Inquiry, including expert reports and witness statements. 

At the start of Module 5 hearings the Inquiry played an impact film featuring a number of people who were affected by procurement issues. Their contributions have helped inform the Inquiry on the human impact of the pandemic.

• UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 1: The resilience and preparedness of the United Kingdom
• Covid-19 Inquiry: Module 2, 2A, 2B, 2C Report – Core decision-making and political governance
• Covid-19 Inquiry: Module 3 Report – The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the healthcare systems of the United Kingdom
• Questions around Government governance