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Provision of Audio Transcription Services for the University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde

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10 Jun 2020 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is seeking to appoint a single supplier for the provision of audio transcription services across its campus, with a total estimated value of £170,000. This open tender process is currently in the planning stage, with submissions due by 18th June 2020. Interested businesses are encouraged to register and submit their bids electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland website. The award period is set to begin on 2nd July 2020, following the bid opening at the University of Strathclyde.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transcription services. Companies able to offer various transcription styles, including intelligent verbatim and standard verbatim, are well-suited to compete. With expectations for rapid turnaround times and the ability to handle quality audio recordings from diverse settings, firms with expertise in transcription and strong technical capabilities will find this opportunity aligns well with their service offerings. The University is also keen on integrating community benefits into its procurement process, which may further enhance opportunities for local businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Audio Transcription Services for the University of Strathclyde

Notice Description

The University is looking to appoint a single supplier for the provision of audio transcription services across the University Campus.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking a contractor for the provision of Audio Transcription Services for various purposes including but not limited to interviews and focus groups. The recordings may be conducted face to face or by telephone/skype. The audio files will typically be uploaded to the successful contractor's online portal however there may be requirements when tape or disk recordings will be sent through the postal services to the successful contractor for transcription. The University expects that the audio files will be stored in a separate account specifically for the University only. The services may be required in the transcription styles below: - Intelligent Verbatim: - Editing out the fillers and repetitions - Verbatim: - Exactly the way it has been spoken Turnaround requirements shall vary depending on faculty/department. The standard requirement shall be 5 working days. The University may have more urgent requirements or they may consider extending turnaround times where it is advantageous. The University will confirm the turnaround requirements at the time of posting or uploading the audio file. The University client must be informed immediately if the specified deadline is unlikely to be met or if any instructions cannot be complied with. The successful contractor must be able to identify participants in various settings. Some recordings may have 11+ participants. Recordings will be excellent quality (no background noise and/or no strong accents). Upon receipt of the recording the successful contractor will check the quality of the recording to satisfy themselves that it falls within the definition. Where the successful contractor is not satisfied, they will notify the University prior to commencing the work. There may be times when a recording is provided in an unusual format. The University would expect the successful contractor to convert this at no charge and make a copy available to the University. The successful contractor will be required to list suitable audio formats required. The successful contractor will be required to provide transcription services for various audio lengths depending on the requirement. These may vary from a few minutes to 1 hour long recordings. Occasionally, recordings may exceed 1 hour. Please refer to Appendix D - Specification for further detail of the requirement.. Economic operators may be excluded from the competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the ITT contained on the PCS project relevant to the procurement and the other tender documents for further information.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available subject to agreement by both parties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000623128
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387957
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

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

CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2020Expired
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
University of Strathclyde
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1QE
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
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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