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title: "PURCH2347 Provision of Contract Agreement for English-to-English Transcription for Research"
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# PURCH2347 Provision of Contract Agreement for English-to-English Transcription for Research

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cfa2

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the University of Glasgow involves a tender titled "PURCH2347 Provision of Contract Agreement for English-to-English Transcription for Research". This contract is classified under the industry category of Documentation Services and is situated in Glasgow (UKM82 region). The procurement stage is currently active, with the process being an open procedure. Key dates include a tender period ending on 13 February 2025, and the bid opening scheduled for the same date. The contract is set for a duration of four years, with an option to extend it for an additional two periods of twelve months each. The procurement falls under general services and is covered by the GPA, signalling adherence to international procurement standards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transcription services, particularly those that can provide English-to-English transcription for diverse research settings including health, community, and education sectors. Businesses that can demonstrate strong service quality, technical support, and competitive pricing are well-suited to compete, as the award criteria favour a balanced emphasis on quality (60% spread over service specification, technical support, and operations) and price (40%). Firms with established capabilities in handling qualitative data from interviews, workshops, and focus groups will find this contract particularly aligned with their expertise. The opportunity to contribute to community benefits—such as employment and training for priority groups—further underscores its value in fostering business growth and community engagement.

## Notice

PURCH2347 Provision of Contract Agreement for English-to-English Transcription for Research for the period of 4 years with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Contract Agreement for English-to-English Transcription for Research for the period of 4 years with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months. In order carry out our research, our researchers and students work in wide range of settings such as health settings, community, schools, prisons, public services and use specific qualitative research methodologies such as face to face, telephone or online interviews, focus groups and workshops, with individuals, and groups of participants from a wide range of backgrounds. To allow the analysis of this collected data, there is a need to transcribe the interviews and discussions verbatim. Please refer to 'PURCH2347 Invitation to Tender Goods or Services'.

Renewal: Contract for the period of 4 years with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051795-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79131000 - Documentation services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2025 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051795-2025
- 13 Jan 2025 at 16:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001075-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787615
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00108

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