Award

Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry - Transcription Services - On-site and Remote Delivery

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Feb 2021 at 00:00

Tender

02 Sep 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Scottish Government seeking transcription services for the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry, a critical assignment within the general public services industry. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, currently in the active tender stage, with a specified submission deadline of 7th October 2020. The contract's estimated value is £4.5 million, and the execution location is in central Edinburgh. The resulting contract period is anticipated to last from 1st March 2021 to 28th February 2025, with an option for a one-year extension.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in transcription services, especially those equipped to provide real-time transcriptions and secure video conferencing capabilities. Companies with expertise in delivering court reporting services, particularly those familiar with remote delivery systems, will be particularly well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, businesses needing to demonstrate strong financial stability and appropriate levels of insurance will be advantageous in this bidding process.

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Notice Title

Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry - Transcription Services - On-site and Remote Delivery

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers require transcription services on behalf of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry. A verbatim reporting service is required which will provide a real-time transcript to the Inquiry panel and other team members, along with the legal representatives of core participants, during hearings both in its public hearing venue and by remote delivery online. The edited and corrected version of that transcript will be provided to the Inquiry the following day and become part of the permanent record of the Inquiry.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers require transcription services on behalf of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry. To fulfil its Terms of Reference, the Inquiry will hold Public Hearings at its hearing venue and by remote link. At such Public Hearings, a verbatim reporting service is required to provide a real-time transcript to the Inquiry panel and other team members, along with the legal representatives of core participants, during hearings both in its public hearing venue and by remote delivery online. The Service Provider must be capable of providing secure video conferencing services, providing access and use by Customer and approved participants of a secure audio or video conferencing platform and functionality made available by the Service Provider to the Customer and Participants for the remote public hearings. The edited and corrected version of that transcript will be provided and become part of the permanent record of the Inquiry.

Renewal: The contract allows for an extension for up to an additional 12 months between 1st March 2025 to 28 February 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000627865
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406006
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

32232000 - Video-conferencing equipment

75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,542,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,542,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Susan Hampshire
Contact Email
spoeprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk, susan.hampshire@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420301, +44 1412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394088
    Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry - Transcription Services - On-site and Remote Delivery - The Scottish Ministers require transcription services on behalf of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry. A verbatim reporting service is required which will provide a real-time transcript to the Inquiry panel and other team members, along with the legal representatives of core participants, during hearings both in its public hearing venue and by remote delivery online. The edited and corrected version of that transcript will be provided to the Inquiry the following day and become part of the permanent record of the Inquiry.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406006
    Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry - Transcription Services - On-site and Remote Delivery - The Scottish Ministers require transcription services on behalf of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry. A verbatim reporting service is required which will provide a real-time transcript to the Inquiry panel and other team members, along with the legal representatives of core participants, during hearings both in its public hearing venue and by remote delivery online. The edited and corrected version of that transcript will be provided to the Inquiry the following day and become part of the permanent record of the Inquiry.

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