Provision of Professional Services Human Rights Advisor

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Apr 2026 at 14:35

Tender

31 Oct 2025 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by the Scottish Police Authority, concerning the provision of professional services, specifically Human Rights Advisory, has reached the award stage. A contract valued up to £999,999 has been awarded to Jane Gordon Legal Consultancy. The industry category is Legal advisory and representation services, situated in Glasgow, Scotland (UKM). The procurement followed an open procedure and was covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). With the contract signed on 19th January 2026, the process demonstrates an ongoing commitment to the integration and enhancement of Human Rights advisory services.

This tender represents significant potential for business growth, especially for entities specialising in legal advisory services with a focus on Human Rights. Opportunities exist for businesses equipped to deliver professional services in a flexible meeting of as and when basis requirements with experienced personnel. Particularly well-suited are SMEs with the capability to provide nuanced Human Rights expertise and advisory support to police authorities. This contract can stimulate business growth by enabling deeper engagement with public order and safety initiatives within the UK, thus calling for innovative and quality-driven legal consultancy firms to partake in such government-led projects.

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Notice Title

Provision of Professional Services Human Rights Advisor

Notice Description

Provision of Professional Services support to the Authority in relation to Human Rights Advisory

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Professional Services Support to the Authority relating to Human Rights Advisory. The contract has been awarded for a value up to 999k as this is a longer term contract and there is no guarantee of the spend level.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d840
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038738-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£725,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£999,999 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20265 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G40 4EH
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
Calton
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JANE GORDON LEGAL CONSULTANCY

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