Planning

Court Reporting and Transcription

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

09 Jul 2025 at 13:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

27 May 2025 at 14:21

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 15:12

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Court Reporting and Transcription" under the industry category of services. This procurement, identified by the OCID ocds-h6vhtk-05244f, is set to commence with a market engagement session on 11 August 2025, with registration closing on 6 August 2025. This session will take place in London, United Kingdom, and is a crucial step for suppliers to engage and prepare for future opportunities. The procurement targets the delivery of law-court-related administrative services across the UK, with the contract period planned from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029. A future notice is scheduled for 20 October 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in legal administrative services, typing services, and judicial services. SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) are particularly well-suited to compete, as they are encouraged to participate in this process. With an estimated contract value of £25.5 million and a gross amount of £20.4 million, this procurement offers a significant avenue for revenue growth and business expansion, especially for companies providing transcription of court audio, on-site transcription logging, and real-time transcription services. Engaging early in the planning stages will be advantageous for those looking to secure a foothold in this competitive market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Court Reporting and Transcription

Notice Description

The procurement of Court Reporting and Trancription services. The services involve: Offsite transcription of court audio Attendace based transcription and logging of court hearings on site Realtime transcription the instantaneous transcription of court proceedings

Planning Information

Market Engagement Notice Invitation to Register Interest We are pleased to announce that a market engagement session for Court Reporting and Transcription will take place on 11 August 2025 (10am – 12pm). This event is an invaluable opportunity for suppliers to engage, share your knowledge and gain insight into upcoming opportunities. To register your interest in participating, please send an email to HMCTSCommercial@justice.gov.uk. The registration period will close 06/08/25. Ensure that you include your company name and contact details in the registration email. We look forward to your active participation and valuable contributions in this engagement session. Sincerely, The HMCTS Commercial Team

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05244f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038624-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

CPV Codes

75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services

79551000 - Typing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hmctscommercial@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
Post Town
South 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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