--- title: "Court Reporting and Transcription" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ca90ac39-4520-47a5-956d-b968b499d779" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca90ac39-4520-47a5-956d-b968b499d779" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca90ac39-4520-47a5-956d-b968b499d779.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca90ac39-4520-47a5-956d-b968b499d779.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE" published: "2024-09-05" --- # Court Reporting and Transcription Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca90ac39-4520-47a5-956d-b968b499d779 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca90ac39-4520-47a5-956d-b968b499d779) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca90ac39-4520-47a5-956d-b968b499d779.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) is planning a procurement process for delivering Court Reporting & Transcription Services (CRT) for HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS), with an estimated framework value of £19,350,000 including VAT. This procurement is classified under law-courts-related administrative services and will cover various regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, and Wales. The framework will commence on 20th January 2025 and end on 19th January 2028, following a planning stage with a tender start date set for 9th October 2024. The contract opportunity is announced to be split into two lots: Off-Site Transcription Services (OTS) and Attendance Based & Real-Time Transcription Services (ATS/RTS), with separate mini-competitions following the framework award. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in audio transcription, court reporting, and stenography to expand their market presence within the public sector. Companies versed in providing on-site and off-site transcription services, particularly those with capabilities for real-time transcription, will find this tender particularly fitting. The procurement process allows for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) as well as Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) to compete, thus opening doors for a diverse range of businesses to participate and potentially secure call-off contracts within the framework. Interested bidders are encouraged to register on the Ministry of Justice Sourcing Portal and communicate their interest, ensuring they can compete for both Lots, leveraging their specific expertise and services. ## Notice The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) as the contracting authority intends to run a procurement exercise for the delivery of Court Reporting & Transcription Services (CRT) on behalf of HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS). The MOJ are required to record hearings which take place in a variety of Courts. Audio recordings provide a true and accurate record of proceedings and are used, when required, to produce transcripts as an official court record. It is the intention that all transcription services will be required under a framework agreement, split into the following services: 1) Off-Site Transcription Services (OTS), covering all off-site transcriptions 2) Attendance Based Transcription Services (ATS), covering court reporting and stenography, on-site transcription 3) Real-Time Transcription Services (RTS), covering all instantaneous on-site transcription Estimated Framework Value - PS19,350,000 Inc VAT Framework Length - 2 years with an option to extend for up to 12 months. The Authority plan to award the Framework, then subsequent call off contracts in separate competitions. The Framework competition will be have 2 lots. Lot 1 - OTS Lot 2 - ATS/RTS Bidders must state which Lot competition they wish to participate. Bidders can participate and be awarded a position in both Lots if they submit successful responses to the tenders. Mini competitions are being planned following award of the Framework. There are currently 8 contracts that are planned to be awarded. 6 Contracts under Lot 1 and 2 contracts under Lot 2. Further information about the mini competition will be released in the framework tender. The planned start date of the Framework tender is 09/10/2024. Potential bidders should register on the portal at Ministry of Justice Sourcing Portal (https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html?) To express interest in this event, or if you have any queries, please send an email to [HMCTSReformCommercialTeam@justice.gov.uk] stating: - Company Name - Your Name - Contact Email - Sourcing Reference Number: prj_12945 The buyer will then contact you when the procurement is live on the e-sourcing portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61853757-e533-4113-b054-8f785471ea2e | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Oct 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Jan 2025 - 19 Jan 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £19,350,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 9AJ | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services ## Release History - 5 Sep 2024 at 15:21 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61853757-e533-4113-b054-8f785471ea2e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61853757-e533-4113-b054-8f785471ea2e 5th September 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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