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Provision of Transcripts to Courts

SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service has awarded a contract, ID SCTS-2018-030, for the provision of audio transcription services titled "Provision of Transcripts to Courts". The industry category is services, and the procurement method used is an open procedure. The buying organisation is located in Saughton House, Broomhouse Drive, Edinburgh. The procurement process was initiated on 1 April 2019 and is now complete. The successful contractor, Epiq, signed the contract on 21 April 2021 for a value of £467,331. The transcripts will cover various courts throughout Scotland and will be delivered in both hard copy and electronic formats, with turnaround times ranging from 24 hours to 15 working days.

This tender for audio transcription services by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service presents a business growth opportunity for companies with expertise in offering high-quality transcription services. Businesses that specialise in audio transcription, particularly those with experience in handling legal proceedings, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The provision of accurate and timely verbatim transcripts in compliance with data protection legislation is essential. The contract, awarded to Epiq, includes the need for continuous improvement, detailed monitoring, and performance reporting. Companies capable of meeting these requirements and adapting to fluctuating demands are encouraged to pursue this opportunity for growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of Transcripts to Courts

Notice Description

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) are seeking to procure an audio transcription service for a period of two years starting 0n 1 April 2019, with the option to renew for a further 24 months. The successful contractor will demonstrate that it has the capacity and resource to offer a high quality transcription service which can respond to the fluctuating demands of the contract. Verbatim transcripts, produced in the SCTS style and certified by suitably qualified BPSS vetted transcribers, are required of civil/criminal proceedings and fatal accident inquiries held in the High Court, Court of Session, Sheriff Courts and Justice of the Peace Courts throughout Scotland. Transcripts will be produced from both analogue and digital audio formats and delivered in both hard copy and electronic formats. Transcript turnaround times vary from 24 hours to 15 working days. Material supplied by the SCTS is to be stored securely and handled responsibly whilst in the contractor's custody and in compliance with Data Protection legislation. A robust management regime that meets regularly with the SCTS, provides continuous improvement to the services, detailed monitoring and performance reporting is expected to be maintained throughout the life of the contract

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) are seeking to procure an audio transcription service for a period of two years starting 0n 1 April 2019, with the option to renew for a further 24 months. The successful contractor will demonstrate that it has the capacity and resource to offer a high quality transcription service which can respond to the fluctuating demands of the contract. Verbatim transcripts, produced in the SCTS style and certified by suitably qualified BPSS vetted transcribers, are required of civil/criminal proceedings and fatal accident inquiries held in the High Court, Court of Session, Sheriff Courts and Justice of the Peace Courts throughout Scotland. Transcripts will be produced from both analogue and digital audio formats and delivered in both hard copy and electronic formats. Transcript turnaround times vary from 24 hours to 15 working days. Material supplied by the SCTS is to be stored securely and handled responsibly whilst in the contractor's custody and in compliance with Data Protection legislation. A robust management regime that meets regularly with the SCTS, provides continuous improvement to the services, detailed monitoring and performance reporting is expected to be maintained throughout the life of the contract

Options: The initial term of the contract shall run for 24 month with the option to extend by two further 12 month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000754924
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496204
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212517 - IT software development services

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£467,331 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 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 COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE
Contact Name
Alexander Whitham
Contact Email
awhitham@scotcourts.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS (UNITED KINGDOM)
Postcode
EH11 3XD
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EPIQ

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496204
    Provision of Transcripts to Courts - The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) are seeking to procure an audio transcription service for a period of two years starting 0n 1 April 2019, with the option to renew for a further 24 months. The successful contractor will demonstrate that it has the capacity and resource to offer a high quality transcription service which can respond to the fluctuating demands of the contract. Verbatim transcripts, produced in the SCTS style and certified by suitably qualified BPSS vetted transcribers, are required of civil/criminal proceedings and fatal accident inquiries held in the High Court, Court of Session, Sheriff Courts and Justice of the Peace Courts throughout Scotland. Transcripts will be produced from both analogue and digital audio formats and delivered in both hard copy and electronic formats. Transcript turnaround times vary from 24 hours to 15 working days. Material supplied by the SCTS is to be stored securely and handled responsibly whilst in the contractor's custody and in compliance with Data Protection legislation. A robust management regime that meets regularly with the SCTS, provides continuous improvement to the services, detailed monitoring and performance reporting is expected to be maintained throughout the life of the contract

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