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PKC13257 Digital Transcription (test of service)

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

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03 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Perth & Kinross Council, was for a digital transcription service under the tender titled "PKC13257 Digital Transcription (test of service)". This falls within the general public services industry category, with a specific focus on software services. The procurement was conducted using a selective method via a restricted procedure. The contract was awarded on 16th June 2025 to Softcat Plc, based in Marlow, UK. The entire process was conducted in the UK region of Perth (UKM77), with a total contract value of £20,000.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, especially for large-scale companies specialising in digital software services. Businesses capable of providing innovative and efficient digital transcription solutions would find this contract appealing, especially those experienced with restricted procurement procedures. Given the completion of this tender, such businesses might consider preparing for future opportunities that Perth & Kinross Council may release, aiming to solidify and expand their presence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PKC13257 Digital Transcription (test of service)

Notice Description

Software services for a test of service for digital transcription.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of software services for a test of service for digital transcription.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803384
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533877
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Andrew Aitken
Contact Email
andrewaitken@pkc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1738475000

Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 5PH
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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