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DHSCFDG - Eljamel Public Inquiry - Transcription Service

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Oct 2025 at 11:51

Award Notice
Tender

24 Jul 2025 at 14:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has completed the award process for a contract titled "DHSCFDG - Eljamel Public Inquiry - Transcription Service," which falls under the industry category of Translation Services. The procurement process followed an open procedure method and was conducted by the Public Contracts Scotland Tender system. The contract, with an allocated value of £750,000, was awarded to Epiq Europe Ltd on 30 September 2025. The services involve providing real-time legal transcription during public hearings for the Eljamel Inquiry, with a focus on both quality (80%) and cost (20%) as award criteria. The hearings will be held in the UK, primarily in Glasgow, but broadcast more widely via online channels.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in legal transcription and those equipped to supply real-time services. It is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the nature and scale of the contract. Tenderers had to demonstrate financial stability with a current ratio of one or more, possess relevant insurance, and meet specific technological and environmental management standards. Companies with robust supply chain management systems and a commitment to prompt subcontractor payments were also preferred. This opportunity illustrates the potential for companies to engage in high-profile public service contracts, thereby expanding their experience and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSCFDG - Eljamel Public Inquiry - Transcription Service

Notice Description

The Eljamel Inquiry requires real-time legal transcription services (the "Services").

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Eljamel Inquiry requires real-time legal transcription services (the "Services"). The Inquiry will hold public hearings at its hearing venue which ordinarily will be broadcast via its website and YouTube channel. At such public hearings, the Inquiry requires real-time, legal transcription services to be performed on its behalf.

Renewal: Optional extension period of 12 months up until 31 October 2028.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056593
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063220-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Epiq Europe Ltd

Further Information

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