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PROC-20-0851 - Winscribe Licence Renewal

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority conducted a public procurement process for the award of the Winscribe Licence Renewal, classified under services in the public order and safety industry. Located in Glasgow, this procurement utilised an open procedure and was part of a mini-competition under the NHS SBS framework for digital dictation and speech recognition services. The award was made on 3rd August 2021, with an active contract valued at £167,259. The deadline for submissions was not specified, but the tender process has been marked as complete.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the technology and digital services sectors, particularly those providing solutions in speech recognition and transcription services. Companies that specialise in software as a service (SaaS), digital dictation, and outsourced transcription are well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The involvement of SMEs is highlighted as one of the bid submissions came from a small to medium-sized enterprise, indicating the potential for smaller firms to successfully engage in public procurement processes.

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Notice Title

PROC-20-0851 - Winscribe Licence Renewal

Notice Description

The Scottish Police Authority had a requirement for the Winscribe Licence Renewal. A Mini-Competition was carried out under the NHS SBS,Digital Dictation, Speech Recognition and Outsourced Transcription Framework, SBS/20/SM/WCC/9423, Lot 4 - Combined Solutions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority had a requirement for Winscribe Licence Renewal. A mini-competition was carried out under the HNS SBS, Digital Dictation, Speech Recognition and Outsourced Transcription Framework, Lot 4, Combined Solutions SBS/20/SM/WCC9423.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000663239
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG425145
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£167,259 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementtenders@scotland.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7717878917

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
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
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NUANCE COMMUNICATIONS IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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