--- title: "DHWLSR Eljamel Inquiry - Emotional Support" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000825192" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825192" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000825192.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000825192.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2026-03-02" --- # DHWLSR Eljamel Inquiry - Emotional Support Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000825192 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825192) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000825192.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550679 | | 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 | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £115,500 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THE SPARK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 2 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550679 ## 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. ## Notice URLs - http:// - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825192 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000825192. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000825192.json.