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PROC 25 2968 -Expert Witness Services (Professional Services)

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Feb 2026 at 15:05

Tender

03 Oct 2025 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority, on behalf of Police Scotland, has completed the procurement process for Expert Witness Services within the Professional Services category. The procurement focused on acquiring expert medical witness services from professional neurosurgeons to assist in a legal investigation involving Police Scotland and the Crown & Procurator Fiscal Service. Located in the region of UKM, the open procedure was conducted under the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015, with the tender fully completed and the contract awarded on 21 January 2026, for a total value of up to GBP 999,999. The initial tender, initiated in October 2025, was concluded after electronic submissions from small and medium enterprises, aligning with a competitive bid value of GBP 222,222, with a reservation for potentially increased expenditure.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses in the medical and legal professional services sectors, particularly those specialising in expert witness services. SMEs with neurosurgical expertise and experience in judicial reviews can find avenues to expand their portfolio through such contracts. Participating firms like TMLEP, an SME based in the UK, and the electronic bid process highlight the growing inclusivity and competitiveness suited to smaller, highly specialised companies looking to engage in public sector contracts. Businesses meeting the specified technical, professional, and financial criteria have room to grow by participating in similar tenders, where high-quality technical services are prioritised over cost in the award criteria.

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Notice Title

PROC 25 2968 -Expert Witness Services (Professional Services)

Notice Description

The Scottish Police Authority ("the Authority") on behalf of Police Scotland has a requirement for Professional Medical Witness Services to support an ongoing investigation. The services of qualified and experienced professional Neurosurgeons are required to review the medical evidence and records available to support Police Scotland and the Crown & Procurator Fiscal Service ("COPFS").

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority ("the Authority") on behalf of Police Scotland has a requirement for Professional Medical Witness Services to support an ongoing investigation. The services of qualified and experienced professional Neurosurgeons are required to review the medical evidence and records available to support Police Scotland and the Crown & Procurator Fiscal Service ("COPFS"). Full details are available in the word version of the contract notice and tender documents uploaded to the attachments section of the PCST Project Number 30186.

Options: The authority will reserve the right to spend up to 999,999.00 GBP under this contract but the level of spend is not guaranteed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a827
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009550-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71319000 - Expert witness services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£999,999 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
louise.hall@scotland.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786895668

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TMLEP

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