Tender

DAR and Transcription services

SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE

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09 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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23 Jan 2026 at 00:00

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19 Jan 2026 at 00:00

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09 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service is seeking proposals for the provision of Digital Audio Recordings and Transcription Services, classified under CPV code 50340000. This tender falls within the services category and follows an open procurement method. The process, officially titled "DAR and Transcription services", is currently in the tender update stage. The procurement is set in Edinburgh, Scotland, and submissions are due by 27th February 2026, following an extension. Key procurement milestones include the initial deadline extension from 6th February 2026 to 13th February 2026. The electronic submissions are to be completed through the designated online portal, with the tender award period set to commence on 13th February 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital transcription and audio recording services. Companies with a strong track record in quality service delivery and competitive pricing will find this an attractive prospect, given the quality-to-price ratio evaluation criterion of 70% to 30%. Firms suited to electronic invoicing and payments, with the capability to handle prolonged contract periods with potential renewals, are particularly encouraged to participate. Community benefits are incorporated into this procurement, offering an additional avenue for businesses to extend their engagement beyond conventional service delivery, potentially fostering growth and partnerships within the region.

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Notice Title

DAR and Transcription services

Notice Description

Provision of Digital Audio Recordings and Transcription Services for the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Digital Audio Recordings and Transcription Services for the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service. For full details, please go onto https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

Renewal: 2 years fixed + 2x 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000819910
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549176
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50340000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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