HMRC requires a provider to undertake the forensic examination of documents that may include:
(a) determining authorship of hand writing;
(b) identifying artificial or disguised handwriting;
(c) linking documents to printers, copiers or other methods of reproduction including comparison of ink(s);
(d) identifying alterations to documents;
(e) identifying and interpreting indentations in documents;
(f) reconstructing “shredded” documents.
(g) highlighting, to the Client, other evidence that could be obtained from the document, which may prove or disprove allegations relating to the case.
The estimated value of the contract for Lot 1 is approximately 184 000 GBP.
HMRC requires potential providers to possess BSEN ISO/IEC 17025 certification as required by the Forensic Regulator, accredited by UKAS or a comparable body (formerly NAMAS accredited M10 laboratory standard).