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ECC003 - Professional Witness Service

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Feb 2026 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a Professional Witness Service, titled "ECC003 - Professional Witness Service," within the services category. The contract was awarded on 17th February 2026 and will commence on 1st April 2026, with an end date of 31st March 2029. Safer Communities Limited, located in Stockton on Tees, has been selected as the supplier. The procurement method utilised was direct, a below threshold process without competition, reflecting a streamlined approach. The service will be delivered in the UKC12 region of the United Kingdom, targeting health, social work, and other community services.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health, social work, and community services, particularly large enterprises capable of providing comprehensive services. Safer Communities Limited's involvement underscores the potential for reputable firms to secure government contracts through effective service provision. Businesses with expertise in professional witness services or related domains stand to benefit from heightened visibility and partnership with local authorities. For firms aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts, aligning with established authorities like Middlesbrough Council can enhance credibility and access to future opportunities.

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Notice Title

ECC003 - Professional Witness Service

Notice Description

A contract for the provision of a Professional Witness Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065674
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014490-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFER COMMUNITIES

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