Award

Transcription Services for Public Inquiries (2 Lots) - Lot 2 - Transcription Services for Sheku Bayoh Inquiry

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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29 Apr 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for Transcription Services for Sheku Bayoh Inquiry to Opus 2 International. The contract, with a value of GBP 589,500, is active from 31st March 2022 to 31st March 2025. The procurement process was initiated through a tender and involves providing real-time legal transcription services in Edinburgh. The award was made on 29th April 2024.

This opportunity for business growth in the services category pertains to transcription services for public inquiries, specifically for the Sheku Bayoh Inquiry. Businesses offering transcription services, especially those specialised in legal transcription and capable of providing services for public inquiries, are well-suited to compete. The contract period is 36 months, creating a stable and long-term opportunity for interested suppliers. The contracting authority, the Scottish Government, has provided detailed information on the contract, including contact points for further engagement.

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Notice Title

Transcription Services for Public Inquiries (2 Lots) - Lot 2 - Transcription Services for Sheku Bayoh Inquiry

Notice Description

Lot Information

Transcription Services for Sheku Bayoh Inquiry

Real-time legal transcription services on behalf of the Sheku Bayoh Inquiry.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000763074
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR504123
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

32321300 - Audio-visual materials

75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£589,500 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Stefano Ferracuti
Contact Email
stefano.ferracuti@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPUS 2 INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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