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Automated Transcription Solution

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

18 Jun 2025 at 13:29

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

20 Mar 2025 at 15:25

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex is currently in the tender stage of procuring an Automated Transcription Solution aimed at improving the efficiency of transcription processes for audio and video-recorded interviews. This procurement falls under the services category and is aimed at addressing needs within both Surrey and Sussex Police. The procurement process, identified by the title "Automated Transcription Solution," seeks to enhance operational efficiency through advanced software solutions, ensuring high accuracy and compliance with UK policing standards. It is being conducted via an open, competitive flexible procedure with a two-stage evaluation. The final submissions for the tender are due by 25th July 2025, with the contract award expected by 15th August 2025. The contract is planned to commence on 9th September 2025 and run until 7th September 2027, with potential extensions available.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for growth within the IT and software sectors, particularly for businesses specialising in voice recognition, compliance software, and communication software development. The competitive nature and substantial budget of £100,000 make it an attractive prospect for firms capable of delivering high-quality technological solutions meeting the specified requirements. Businesses with expertise in developing industry-specific software packages or those offering comprehensive IT services such as consulting, support, and software development are especially well-suited to respond to this opportunity. This contract not only provides a solid revenue stream but also establishes a relationship with a significant public sector client, potentially leading to future collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Automated Transcription Solution

Notice Description

Police forces routinely conduct audio and video-recorded interviews that require transcription for investigative, evidential, and reporting purposes. Currently, transcription processes involve significant manual effort, which is both time-consuming and resource intensive. The purpose of this procurement is to acquire an advanced transcription solution that enhances efficiency while maintaining very high accuracy and compliance with UK policing standards for both Surrey and Sussex Police.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04efe1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033284-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48170000 - Compliance software package

48219300 - Administration software package

48222000 - Web server software package

48314000 - Voice recognition software package

48422000 - Software package suites

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

48510000 - Communication software package

48517000 - IT software package

48740000 - Foreign language translation software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72212510 - Communication software development services

72312000 - Data entry services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
22 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Sep 2025 - 8 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2FZ
Postcode Area
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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