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Award of Emma Caldwell Public Inquiry - Transcription Services

Scottish Government

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Award

09 Jul 2026 at 12:37

PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
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 Information

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.

Notice Details

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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

Aberdeen City Council

Clackmannanshire Council

Glasgow Clyde College

LHC Procurement Group for the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA)

NHS Fife

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

NHS Tayside

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Police Authority

Stirling Council

The City of Edinburgh Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3DG
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
32
Supplier Names

Epiq Europe Ltd

TCS Response LTD.

Watts Group Limited

GRAHAM + SIBBALD Property Consultants Ltd

SSG Support Services Group LTD

3x1

National Centre for Social Research

HYPOSTYLE DESIGNS LIMITED

Turner & Townsend

ASA Recruitment

The Lines Between Ltd.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

Craigforth Consultancy and Research

University of Strathclyde Department of Architecture

Insight Direct (UK) Ltd

Hermes Equity Ownership Services Limited

Howell Marine Consulting

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited

Progressive Partnership

Venesky Brown Ltd

Arcadis LLP

University of Edinburgh

MBM Print & SCS Ltd

ICT Revolutions Limited

Arjo UK Ltd

Ultima Business Solutions

Quo Imus Limited

Valuta

Dalkia Operations Ltd

Oban Scallop Gear Ltd

Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd

Stepford Group Ltd

Further Information

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