Award

Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAS) Transcription Services 2021-2025

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jun 2021 at 11:55

Tender

25 Feb 2021 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking transcription services for the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAS) from 2021 to 2025. This tender, classified under law-courts-related administrative services, is currently in the Award stage, with a total contract value of £6,358,464. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract period runs from June 1, 2021, to June 30, 2025, with an option to extend until June 30, 2028. Bids are submitted electronically, and the relevant lot will require services capable of providing secure video conferencing.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in transcription and audio-visual services, particularly those equipped for real-time and secure video conferencing solutions. Companies that possess ISO/IEC 27001 certification or similar standards for information security, along with requisite insurance coverages, would be well-positioned to compete. With a focus on quality and technical capabilities, organisations can leverage this contract to establish or expand their presence within the public services sector.

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Notice Title

Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAS) Transcription Services 2021-2025

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers (the "Authority") require stenography and transcription services (the "Services") on behalf of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry ("SCAI" or the "Inquiry"). To fulfil its Terms of Reference, the Inquiry holds and will hold Public Hearings at its hearing venue and remotely via online link. At such Public Hearings, the Inquiry requires real-time, verbatim transcription services to be performed on its behalf.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers (the "Authority") require stenography and transcription services (the "Services") on behalf of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry ("SCAI" or the "Inquiry"). To fulfil its Terms of Reference, the Inquiry holds and will hold Public Hearings at its hearing venue and remotely via online link. At such Public Hearings, the Inquiry requires real-time, verbatim transcription services to be performed on its behalf. The Service Provider must be capable of providing secure video conferencing services, providing access and use by the Purchaser and approved participants. The edited and corrected version of that transcript will become part of the permanent record of the Inquiry.

Renewal: There will be an option to extend for up to three (3) additional periods of up to twelve (12) months each to extend the period of the Contract to a date falling no later than 30 June 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029655
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013350-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

32232000 - Video-conferencing equipment

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

32321300 - Audio-visual materials

75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,358,464 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,358,464 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,448,350 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2021 - 30 Jun 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ross.cameron@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412442217

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EPIQ EUROPE

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