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title: "Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAS) Transcription Services 2021-2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029655"
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# Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAS) Transcription Services 2021-2025

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029655

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is seeking transcription services for the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAS) from 2021 to 2025. This tender, classified under law-courts-related administrative services, is currently in the Award stage, with a total contract value of £6,358,464. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract period runs from June 1, 2021, to June 30, 2025, with an option to extend until June 30, 2028. Bids are submitted electronically, and the relevant lot will require services capable of providing secure video conferencing.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in transcription and audio-visual services, particularly those equipped for real-time and secure video conferencing solutions. Companies that possess ISO/IEC 27001 certification or similar standards for information security, along with requisite insurance coverages, would be well-positioned to compete. With a focus on quality and technical capabilities, organisations can leverage this contract to establish or expand their presence within the public services sector.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers (the "Authority") require stenography and transcription services (the "Services") on behalf of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry ("SCAI" or the "Inquiry"). To fulfil its Terms of Reference, the Inquiry holds and will hold Public Hearings at its hearing venue and remotely via online link. At such Public Hearings, the Inquiry requires real-time, verbatim transcription services to be performed on its behalf.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers (the "Authority") require stenography and transcription services (the "Services") on behalf of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry ("SCAI" or the "Inquiry"). To fulfil its Terms of Reference, the Inquiry holds and will hold Public Hearings at its hearing venue and remotely via online link. At such Public Hearings, the Inquiry requires real-time, verbatim transcription services to be performed on its behalf. The Service Provider must be capable of providing secure video conferencing services, providing access and use by the Purchaser and approved participants. The edited and corrected version of that transcript will become part of the permanent record of the Inquiry.

Renewal: There will be an option to extend for up to three (3) additional periods of up to twelve (12) months each to extend the period of the Contract to a date falling no later than 30 June 2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013350-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,358,464 |
| Lots value | £6,358,464 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,448,350 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EPIQ EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 32232000 - Video-conferencing equipment
- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
- 32321300 - Audio-visual materials
- 75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2021 at 11:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013350-2021
- 25 Feb 2021 at 15:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003821-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
- https://www.publictendersscotland.pubiicontractsscotland.gov.uk

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