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DHWLSR Eljamel Inquiry - Emotional Support

Scottish Government

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02 Mar 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, acting as the central purchasing body based in Glasgow, has completed the procurement process for the DHWLSR Eljamel Inquiry - Emotional Support contract, under the services category. This public inquiry explores the professional practices of Mr Eljamel, a consultant neurosurgeon at NHS Tayside's Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, spanning the years from 1995 to 2014. The contract, covering the period from February 2026 to December 2028, with an optional one-year extension, will offer trauma-informed support to individuals involved in the inquiry. The procurement used an open procedure and has been awarded as of 20 February 2026, with the value of the contract being 115,500 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in emotional support services, particularly those with experience in trauma-informed care. Organisations adept in handling sensitive situations and providing robust support structures could leverage their skills to thrive under this contract. The awarded supplier, The Spark, is an SME based in Glasgow, demonstrating that smaller firms with specialised expertise are well-positioned to succeed in such government procurements. Firms aiming to expand their offerings into public sector contracts, particularly within the Scottish jurisdiction, may find similar opportunities conducive to growth and reputational enhancement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHWLSR Eljamel Inquiry - Emotional Support

Notice Description

The Eljamel Inquiry is a Scottish public inquiry set up under the Inquiries Act 2005. It relates to the professional practice of Mr Eljamel, a consultant neurosurgeon at NHS Tayside's Ninewells Hospital in Dundee between 1995 and 2014. The Inquiry requires trauma-informed support for individuals involved in the public inquiry recognising that for some individuals the process of participating in the Inquiry could cause distress.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision will primarily be based around the Inquiry's public hearings which will be attended by both Inquiry participants and members of the public. This will include support for witnesses to the Inquiry as they prepare their evidence and in the case of individuals giving oral evidence in the aftermath of giving their evidence. As such requirements for the support service will vary over the length of the contract.. The contract period will be from February 2026 to end of December 2028 with the option to extend for one year. - The maximum available budget for this service is up to 115,500 GBP over the duration of the Contract period including any extension option.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825192
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550679
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£115,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
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
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The Spark

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550679
    DHWLSR Eljamel Inquiry - Emotional Support - The Eljamel Inquiry is a Scottish public inquiry set up under the Inquiries Act 2005. It relates to the professional practice of Mr Eljamel, a consultant neurosurgeon at NHS Tayside's Ninewells Hospital in Dundee between 1995 and 2014. The Inquiry requires trauma-informed support for individuals involved in the public inquiry recognising that for some individuals the process of participating in the Inquiry could cause distress.

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