Tender

Provision of a Prosecution Witness Support Service to the SPA

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

07 Jun 2023 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in Scotland has initiated a tender titled "Provision of a Prosecution Witness Support Service to the SPA" in the health and social work services category. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure above the threshold. The tender period ends on July 6, 2023, with a contract period starting on September 1, 2023, and ending on August 31, 2026.

This opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to provide witness support services within the Service Justice System. Businesses interested in supporting witnesses and victims dealing with court experiences can participate in this procurement. The Ministry of Defence as the buying organisation seeks qualified providers to offer this crucial service, signifying a chance for business growth in this specialised sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Prosecution Witness Support Service to the SPA

Notice Description

1. The Service Prosecuting Authority (SPA) is the principal prosecuting authority within the Service Justice System and is responsible for the consideration and, where necessary, prosecution of service offences before the Service Courts, which include, the Court Martial, the Court Martial Appeal Court, the Service Civilian Court and the Summary Appeal Court. This includes responsibility for providing a witness support service at each of the permanent or ad hoc Military Court Centres (MCCs). The provision of a witness support service enables witnesses and victims to deal with the experience of attending court and giving evidence. Additional information: Interested Parties must complete PQQ "708105450 PQQ" on the Defence Sourcing Portal before the closing date. No other method of Expression of Interest will be acceptable.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2fbb879-6b20-481c-974c-53d8deabc928
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£183,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Iain McLean
Contact Email
iain.mclean118@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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