Planning

Provision of Digital Audio Recording and Transcription Services

SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE

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Planning

17 Jun 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, located in Edinburgh, is initiating a procurement process in the planning stage for the provision of digital audio recording and transcription services. This tender falls under the services category within the general public services industry, as classified under CPV code 72262000. The procurement planning documents were published on 17th June 2025, with a future notice date anticipated for 25th July 2025. The contracting process is covered by the GPA, ensuring international trade opportunities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audio recording and transcription services, especially those with expertise in digital solutions. Companies that can deliver innovative and efficient service solutions in the UK region will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process initiated by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service will allow businesses to expand their presence in the public sector and leverage their expertise in supporting judicial and tribunal operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Digital Audio Recording and Transcription Services

Notice Description

Please see the Attached RFI documentation for information on the requirements

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see the Attached RFI for further information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801314
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532695
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
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

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

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

CPV Codes

32353000 - Sound recordings

72262000 - Software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE
Contact Name
Alexander Whitham
Contact Email
awhitham@scotcourts.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314443300

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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