Award

Award of Crown Commercial Services - RM6141 - Lot 5K - Transcription Services

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

31 Jul 2024 at 13:45

PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, through its Marine Directorate, has awarded a contract under the Crown Commercial Services framework (RM6141 - Lot 5K) for transcription services. The procurement pertains to the translation services industry and involves the transcription of one-to-one interviews recorded in various locations across Scotland. The award was announced on 31st July 2024. The process, currently in the Award stage, involves the transcription of 21 audio recordings from interviews, including face-to-face, telephone, and potentially video recordings. The supplier chosen for this contract is Language Empire, based in Rochdale.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in transcription and translation services, particularly those with expertise in English language transcription from various audio formats. It is ideal for service providers with robust infrastructure to manage and accurately transcribe multi-format audio recordings promptly. Companies offering high-quality transcription services can leverage this contract to enhance their credentials, build a relationship with the Scottish Government, and potentially secure future contracts in the public sector. The awarded contract, valued at £2,722, underscores the growing demand for professional and timely transcription services in public research and analysis projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Crown Commercial Services - RM6141 - Lot 5K - Transcription Services

Notice Description

One-to-one interviews have been conducted in English with a number of interviewees in different parts of Scotland and audio recorded. The interviews were recorded onto an audio recorder and these recordings are required to be transcribed into text in English to allow for content analysis.There are a total of 21 audio recordings consisting of:a)19 face to face interviews; 16 of these were with one respondent; three were small groups: one group interview with 5 people (116 mins), one group of 2 respondents (41 mins) and one group of 4 respondents (64 mins)b)2 telephone interviews.c)We may also wish to include 2 or 3 teams video recordings (up to 4 hours).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000770270
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL511016
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,722 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
Commercial and Procurement Services, Marine Directorate
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312442500, +44 1314693922

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

ABPMER

CYRENIANS

HARVEY NASH

LANGUAGE EMPIRE

LORIEN RESOURCING

VENESKY BROWN

Further Information

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