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title: "Provision of a Prosecution Witness Support Service to the SPA"
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# Provision of a Prosecution Witness Support Service to the SPA

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3e61748-d307-4e0a-8dae-9f06fed70451

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2fbb879-6b20-481c-974c-53d8deabc928 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £183,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2023 at 13:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2fbb879-6b20-481c-974c-53d8deabc928

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2fbb879-6b20-481c-974c-53d8deabc928
  7th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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