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Award

09 Jul 2026 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for transcription services related to the Emma Caldwell Public Inquiry. This direct award was made without competition to Epiq Europe Ltd under the CCS Framework RM6302 - Language Services. The procurement falls under services, specifically translation services, with the main location being Glasgow. The contract, valued at £1,500,000, was signed on 6th October 2026. The procurement is currently in the award stage, highlighting the culmination of the procurement process initiated earlier in the year.

This contract provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transcription and translation services, particularly those capable of handling sensitive public inquiry work. Suitable businesses would be experienced service providers in the legal or governmental sectors, with a proficiency in delivering high-quality transcription services. The use of a direct award process underlines the importance of being part of recognised frameworks like the CCS for businesses aiming to secure similar opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Award of Emma Caldwell Public Inquiry - Transcription Services

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Transcription Services to the Emma Caldwell Public Inquiry.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829264
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559802
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20266 days 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

GLASGOW CLYDE COLLEGE

NHS TAYSIDE

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

STIRLING COUNCIL

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

ARJO

ATKINS REALIS

DALKIA OPERATIONS

EPIQ EUROPE

LEICA-MICROSYSTEMS

OBAN SCALLOP GEAR

QUO IMUS LIMITED (TRADING AS QI CONSULTING

STEPFORD GROUP

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

VALUTA

VENESKY BROWN

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