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DAR and Transcription services

SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE

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09 Jan 2026 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, a body governed by public law and recognised for its provision of general public services, is seeking to procure Digital Audio Recordings and Transcription Services. The tender, classified under Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment (CPV 50340000), is currently in the active tender stage. This procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, and offers potential contracts spanning a total of 1,440 days, with the possibility of two additional 12-month extensions. The procurement process is facilitated electronically, with submissions due by 12:00 hours on 13th February 2026. The tender is being conducted under the legal framework of the Directive 2014/24/EU, and all activities are supported by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in audio-visual and transcription services, particularly those capable of providing high-quality digital audio records tailored to judicial services. The quality-to-price ratio is weighted at 70:30, highlighting the importance of high-quality service provision. Businesses with expertise in this niche sector and experience in public sector contracts will find this tender particularly appealing. Additionally, as community benefits are incorporated into the requirement, enterprises with strong social value propositions could find themselves at an advantage in the competitive bidding process. Successful bidders must ensure compliance with the specified technical and economic selection criteria, underpinned by the requirement for electronic invoicing and payment facilitation.

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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/001864-2026
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
9 Jan 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 20265 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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