Tender

Loggers and Transcription Services in relation to GDC Hearings

GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

19 Sep 2024 at 15:05

Planning

21 Dec 2023 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The General Dental Council (GDC) is currently in the tender stage for securing services for loggers and transcription in relation to GDC hearings. The contract, officially titled "Loggers and Transcription Services in relation to GDC Hearings," falls under the industry category of translation services (CPV 79530000) and is located in London, UK. The tender's total estimated value is £1,310,000, and it invites small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate. The procurement process is active and open for electronic and written submissions until 10 October 2024, with expected bid opening on 18 October 2024. The initial contract period is two years and three months, with possible extensions of up to an additional three years.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in court reporting, transcription services, and related law-court administrative activities. Companies with expertise in providing high-quality audio recordings and written transcripts for legal and regulatory processes are well-suited for this contract. The requirement includes allocating trained loggers, ensuring service continuity, and adherence to data protection standards. Businesses proficient in using voice recording and sound recording technology at remote and in-person hearings will find this tender particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

Loggers and Transcription Services in relation to GDC Hearings

Notice Description

The General Dental Council (GDC) intends to secure services for Court Reporters (Loggers) and Transcription Services to record and transcribe Fitness to Practise legal hearings. As part of the hearings process it is important that both dental professionals and the General Dental Council have access to written transcripts which are created from the audio recordings made of proceedings. The service provision will cover two key areas: Logger Services and Transcription of audio recording of Fitness to Practise hearings.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The GDC is looking to secure a loggers and transcription service. The supplier will be required to deliver the following high-level requirement as part of the service: - allocate loggers (with the appropriate aptitude, knowledge and experience) to any GDC hearings schedules. - ensure continuity and a seamless supply of resources. - provide loggers to attend remote and/or in-person hearing as requested by the GDC. - ensure loggers attend hearings session in a timely manner and provide appropriate equipment to record hearings. - securely provide copies of recording or transcripts to the GDC with agreed timeframe. - ensure all recording are to a good standard to enable an accurate and legible transcript. - transcribe recordings to a high quality upon request. - undertake testing on all recording equipment before use in hearings. - if and as required, provide and install recording equipment for in person hearings within London. - ensure that all contractors have undertaken training relevant to their role within each 12-month period. - staff work with GDC data have successful undergone baseline Security checks in accordance with the HMG Personal baseline Security Standards. - provide secure and safe storage and transport of electronic transcripts, media files and translations to ensure confidentiality of all parties is maintained in line with the Data Protection Act 2018. - secure destruction of records in accordance with the agreed strategy. - ensure the confidentiality of proceedings and any confidential material divulged within proceedings Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/WJ4228VVS2

Renewal: The initial Contract duration will be two (2) years and three (3) months from Contract Commencement. The GDC may extend the Contract duration by a further three (3) years, in twelve-month increments or other increments as agreed by the parties, up to the maximum Contract term. The maximum Contract Terms will be five year and three months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042909
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030050-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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

32342450 - Voice recorders

32353000 - Sound recordings

75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services

79530000 - Translation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,310,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,310,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Feb 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Erica Williams
Contact Email
procurement@gdc-uk.org
Contact Phone
+44 02071676282, +44 2071676000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1G 8DQ
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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