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title: "Secure Transcription Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-907c0681-d13a-4a9c-9253-a000f6c217b9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE"
published: "2022-04-13"
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# Secure Transcription Services

Buyer: THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-907c0681-d13a-4a9c-9253-a000f6c217b9

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## Summary

The procurement process for secure audio transcription services has been awarded by The Insolvency Service, a government agency located in London, England. The contract, valued at £20,000, falls under the data services industry category and was initiated through a direct procurement method via a single tender action. This contract commenced on 4 April 2022 and is set to end on 3 April 2023, with the tender period concluding on 1 April 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in secure transcription services, particularly those capable of providing high-quality verbatim transcriptions with a minimum accuracy of 98%. Companies that can manage transcription remotely and meet stringent security vetting requirements would be particularly well-suited to participate. With the potential for ongoing demand in legal and regulatory contexts, smaller enterprises, including SMEs, may find this an advantageous opportunity for growth.

## Notice

Provision of secure audio transcription services for witness statements and interviews under caution with regard to the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, which includes but is not limited to the following: Full verbatim transcriptions for presentation as evidence in court Summary transcription: in accordance with Insolvency Service in-house style to provide a precis transcript which maintains the integrity of the interview for presentation as evidence in court Turnaround times must be within 5 to 10 working days Minimum threshold of 98% accuracy Transcribers must meet minimum security vetting requirements (Basic DBS check) To be performed remotely at the Supplier's premises for submission to the Authorised Representatives. This extends to Employees working from home using Supplier Equipment via VPN (Virtual Private Network) to a secure server.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dad274ee-0e32-4946-bb06-57a75641ac5e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2022 - 3 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 2HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MENDIP MEDIA GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services
- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 79550000 - Typing, word-processing and desktop publishing services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2022 at 10:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dad274ee-0e32-4946-bb06-57a75641ac5e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dad274ee-0e32-4946-bb06-57a75641ac5e
  13th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df1c4949-bace-4fe0-8734-ccb2133fd3c6
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c1c20920-e954-441d-ab0f-b68a1d70c902
  INSS Standard T&Cs

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