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DHSCFDG - Eljamel Public Inquiry - Transcription Service

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Oct 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

24 Jul 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, located in Glasgow, has completed the procurement process for the "DHSCFDG - Eljamel Public Inquiry - Transcription Service," a contract for real-time legal transcription services needed for the Eljamel Inquiry. This process falls under the category of general public services and was conducted as an open procedure. The contract, valued at £750,000, was awarded to Epiq Europe Ltd from London. The procurement stage has moved from tender to award, with the contract being signed on 30th September 2025. The services are required across the UK, with public hearings planned to be broadcast online, necessitating high-quality transcription support.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal transcription and related services, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given Epiq Europe Ltd's SME status. Companies with expertise in real-time transcription services are well-suited to such opportunities, particularly those familiar with legal inquiries and public hearings. Firms capable of delivering high-quality services within the stipulated procurement criteria, including quality and cost evaluations, could leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio. Participation in public sector contracts like these can foster growth through increased visibility and the ability to partner on national level projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSCFDG - Eljamel Public Inquiry - Transcription Service

Notice Description

The Eljamel Inquiry requires real-time legal transcription services (the "Services").

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Eljamel Inquiry requires real-time legal transcription services (the "Services"). The Inquiry will hold public hearings at its hearing venue which ordinarily will be broadcast via its website and YouTube channel. At such public hearings, the Inquiry requires real-time, legal transcription services to be performed on its behalf.

Renewal: Optional extension period of 12 months up until 31 October 2028.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805220
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540965
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 2-3 years
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
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Epiq Europe Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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