---
title: "ECC003 - Professional Witness Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065674"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065674"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065674.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065674.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-17"
---

# ECC003 - Professional Witness Service

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065674

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065674)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065674.json)

## Summary

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.

## Notice

A contract for the provision of a Professional Witness Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014490-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £125,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 9FT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Newport |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAFER COMMUNITIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 16:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014490-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014490-2026
  17th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk
- https://safercommunities.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065674. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065674.json.