Award

Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAS) Transcription Services 2021-2025

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jun 2021 at 00:00

Tender

25 Feb 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is conducting a procurement process for transcription services required for the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAS) from 2021 to 2025. This open tender, identified as Case 541946, is currently active and aims to secure real-time verbatim transcription services for both public hearings and online sessions. The procurement process is in the awarding stage, with a contract value of £6,358,464 confirmed on 26th May 2021. Key dates include the bid opening and award period commencing on 30th March 2021 and continuing until 30th June 2025, with an option for extensions until 30th June 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in transcription and stenography services, as well as those capable of providing secure video conferencing solutions. Firms that can demonstrate compliance with insurance and quality standards, such as ISO/IEC 27001, will be well-positioned to compete effectively. This contract not only supports the Scottish Government’s initiatives but also allows interested businesses to contribute to an important public inquiry while expanding their service offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAS) Transcription Services 2021-2025

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers (the "Authority") require stenography and transcription services (the "Services") on behalf of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry ("SCAI" or the "Inquiry"). To fulfil its Terms of Reference, the Inquiry holds and will hold Public Hearings at its hearing venue and remotely via online link. At such Public Hearings, the Inquiry requires real-time, verbatim transcription services to be performed on its behalf.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers (the "Authority") require stenography and transcription services (the "Services") on behalf of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry ("SCAI" or the "Inquiry"). To fulfil its Terms of Reference, the Inquiry holds and will hold Public Hearings at its hearing venue and remotely via online link. At such Public Hearings, the Inquiry requires real-time, verbatim transcription services to be performed on its behalf. The Service Provider must be capable of providing secure video conferencing services, providing access and use by the Purchaser and approved participants. The edited and corrected version of that transcript will become part of the permanent record of the Inquiry.

Renewal: There will be an option to extend for up to three (3) additional periods of up to twelve (12) months each to extend the period of the Contract to a date falling no later than 30 June 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000645384
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418222
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

32232000 - Video-conferencing equipment

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

32321300 - Audio-visual materials

75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,358,464 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,358,464 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,448,350 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ross.cameron@gov.scot, spoeprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412425466, +44 1412442217

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
N/A
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EPIQ EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407980
    Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAS) Transcription Services 2021-2025 - The Scottish Ministers (the "Authority") require stenography and transcription services (the "Services") on behalf of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry ("SCAI" or the "Inquiry"). To fulfil its Terms of Reference, the Inquiry holds and will hold Public Hearings at its hearing venue and remotely via online link. At such Public Hearings, the Inquiry requires real-time, verbatim transcription services to be performed on its behalf.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418222
    Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAS) Transcription Services 2021-2025 - The Scottish Ministers (the "Authority") require stenography and transcription services (the "Services") on behalf of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry ("SCAI" or the "Inquiry"). To fulfil its Terms of Reference, the Inquiry holds and will hold Public Hearings at its hearing venue and remotely via online link. At such Public Hearings, the Inquiry requires real-time, verbatim transcription services to be performed on its behalf.

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