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712400450 - Provision of Transcription Services to the Military Court Service (MCS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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10 Oct 2024 at 20:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of transcription services to the Military Court Service (MCS). The services encompass transcriptions of various Service Court proceedings, including Courts Martial, Service Civilian Courts, Summary Appeal Courts, and other Judicial Hearings. This selective procurement was conducted as a direct call-off from an NHS Framework Contract, with a total value of £180,000. The contract was awarded to Epiq Europe Ltd and includes services starting from 14 October 2024 to 13 October 2027. The procurement falls under the business services category, specifically for law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, and the delivery location is primarily in Andover, England (postcode SP4 9NA).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transcription services, particularly those with expertise in digital transcription for legal proceedings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited given the selective procurement method and the focus on service quality and reliability. With a three-year contract duration, the awarded firm can achieve financial stability and growth, while also enhancing their portfolio with a high-profile client like the Ministry of Defence. Businesses in the legal support services industry will find this contract an attractive proposition due to its structured framework and scope for long-term service provision.

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Notice Title

712400450 - Provision of Transcription Services to the Military Court Service (MCS)

Notice Description

The Military Court Service (MCS) has a statutory responsibility to ensure that appropriate records are made of Service Justice proceedings, this is achieved using in-house Digital Audio Recording (DAR) equipment. The Authority has a requirement for transcriptions of Service Court proceedings; this includes Courts Martial, Service Civilian Courts, Summary Appeal Courts and other Judicial Hearings. Direct Award Call-Off Contract from NHS Framework Contract with the reference number 5257-4667 for Digital Dictation, Speech/Voice Recognition, Outsourced Transcription and Associated Services,

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23526d1d-e5d3-4e18-8daf-2e547dbdf92e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EPIQ EUROPE

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