Tender

DAR and Transcription services

SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE

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19 Jan 2026 at 10:18

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09 Jan 2026 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, based in Edinburgh, has issued a tender for the provision of Digital Audio Recordings and Transcription Services. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment, with opportunities located in the UKM region. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, utilizing an open procedure for submissions. Interested parties should note that the deadline for tender submission has been amended to 6th February 2026, with tenders being opened on the same date. The contract will follow a fixed duration of four years, with the possibility of renewal for additional two years under specified conditions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in audio-visual equipment maintenance and transcription services. Companies with a robust track record in quality service delivery and competitive pricing will find this an attractive opportunity, as the award criteria emphasize a balance between quality (70%) and price (30%). Organisations capable of electronically submitting bids through the specified portal will be best suited to compete for this contract. Further, the inclusion of community benefits as part of the procurement requirements suggests that businesses with a strong corporate social responsibility focus will be particularly advantaged. This project not only offers the potential for extended collaboration with a key public sector body but also serves as a platform for establishing long-term relationships in the UK public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DAR and Transcription services

Notice Description

Provision of Digital Audio Recordings and Transcription Services for the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Digital Audio Recordings and Transcription Services for the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service. For full details, please go onto https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

Renewal: 2 years fixed + 2x 12 month extensions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0602d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004215-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50340000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 2026Today
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@scotcourts.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

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