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PURCH2347 Provision of Contract Agreement for English-to-English Transcription for Research

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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Award

28 Aug 2025 at 08:59

Tender

13 Jan 2025 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the University of Glasgow involves a tender titled "PURCH2347 Provision of Contract Agreement for English-to-English Transcription for Research". This contract is classified under the industry category of Documentation Services and is situated in Glasgow (UKM82 region). The procurement stage is currently active, with the process being an open procedure. Key dates include a tender period ending on 13 February 2025, and the bid opening scheduled for the same date. The contract is set for a duration of four years, with an option to extend it for an additional two periods of twelve months each. The procurement falls under general services and is covered by the GPA, signalling adherence to international procurement standards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transcription services, particularly those that can provide English-to-English transcription for diverse research settings including health, community, and education sectors. Businesses that can demonstrate strong service quality, technical support, and competitive pricing are well-suited to compete, as the award criteria favour a balanced emphasis on quality (60% spread over service specification, technical support, and operations) and price (40%). Firms with established capabilities in handling qualitative data from interviews, workshops, and focus groups will find this contract particularly aligned with their expertise. The opportunity to contribute to community benefits—such as employment and training for priority groups—further underscores its value in fostering business growth and community engagement.

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Notice Title

PURCH2347 Provision of Contract Agreement for English-to-English Transcription for Research

Notice Description

PURCH2347 Provision of Contract Agreement for English-to-English Transcription for Research for the period of 4 years with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Contract Agreement for English-to-English Transcription for Research for the period of 4 years with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months. In order carry out our research, our researchers and students work in wide range of settings such as health settings, community, schools, prisons, public services and use specific qualitative research methodologies such as face to face, telephone or online interviews, focus groups and workshops, with individuals, and groups of participants from a wide range of backgrounds. To allow the analysis of this collected data, there is a need to transcribe the interviews and discussions verbatim. Please refer to 'PURCH2347 Invitation to Tender Goods or Services'.

Renewal: Contract for the period of 4 years with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cfa2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051795-2025
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79131000 - Documentation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Emma Fleck
Contact Email
emma.fleck@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413306639

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

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