Planning

Transcription Services

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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Planning

20 Jan 2026 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions is currently in the planning stage of a tender process seeking verbatim transcription services, clearly targeting the services industry defined under CPV code 79550000. This central government public authority based in London is looking for suppliers who can provide comprehensive transcription services without omissions, accompanied by time stamps. Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register on the department's e-procurement platform and contact Vicky Preston via email. The deadline for expressions of interest is 27th January 2026, with meetings scheduled via Microsoft Teams by 6th February 2026. The contract is substantial, with a gross budget of £420,000 and is set to commence on 1st July 2026, running for three years with the possibility of renewal until 2030.

This procurement process presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in typing, word-processing, and desktop publishing services. As the demand for precise and timestamped transcription services grows, businesses equipped with robust transcription capabilities could find success in securing a partnership with this key government department. Firms with established frameworks for service delivery in a high-stakes environment, ready to adapt to the specific requirements of public authority contracts, would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Additionally, the potential for a long-term relationship with renewals adds substantial value to this tender, making it an attractive proposition for scalable service providers.

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Notice Title

Transcription Services

Notice Description

DWP require full verbatim transcription services without omission or alteration and time stamped alongside other requirements

Planning Information

We would like to speak to suppliers who can provide verbatim transcription services without omission or alteration and time stamped alongside other requirements. If you are interested in this opportunity, please can you register on our e-procurement solution: https://dwp2.my.site.com/s/Welcome and email Vicky.Preston@dwp.gov.uk to register interest and set up a 1-2-1 session. Please can you respond by 27th January 2026 so we can set up meetings with suppliers. Meetings will be via Microsoft Teams

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0609cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004755-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79550000 - Typing, word-processing and desktop publishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 1 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
vicky.preston@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
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

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