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title: "ID 5751799 - TEO - Stenography Services for NI Public Inquiries"
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# ID 5751799 - TEO - Stenography Services for NI Public Inquiries

Buyer: THE EXCUTIVE OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e577

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## Summary

The Executive Office has successfully concluded the procurement process for the provision of stenography services for Northern Ireland public inquiries under the contract titled "ID 5751799 - TEO - Stenography Services for NI Public Inquiries". This procurement, classified under law courts-related administrative services, was awarded to GWEN MALONE STENOGRAPHY COMPANY. The contract, valued at up to £3 million, underscores a demand-driven approach with no guaranteed level of work specified. Key locations include Bradford Court and Corn Exchange in Belfast, with flexibility for ad-hoc services across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The open procedure was the chosen method, and a full review compliant with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ensured a fair process, which commenced with a tender stage on 24 March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal and administrative support services, especially those skilled in stenography, transcription, and interpretation. The emphasis on providing accurate and timely transcripts necessitates reliable service providers who can ensure high-quality performance and adaptability to location demands. This contract's flexible nature and high standards for contract performance make it well-suited for experienced service providers that can deliver innovative and efficient solutions. Businesses able to leverage technology for electronic ordering and invoicing will find further advantage, positioning them to meet the expectations of timeliness and cost-effectiveness while contributing to the growing demand for administrative support in public inquiries.

## Notice

To assist the Chairs in implementing the Inquiries as required by their separate Terms of Reference, the Inquiries Act 2005 and Inquiry Rules 2006, bespoke Inquiry legislation, and the Protocols, and with a particular emphasis on fairness, cost-effectiveness and timeliness, the Northern Ireland Civil Service and the Northern Ireland Office wish to procure stenography and transcription services to support multiple concurrent inquiries. The Contractor must provide the following, Provision of accurate, real-time transcripts of oral hearings (including translated versions, if required); Provision of daily finalised transcripts for Inquiry records within two hours of the end of the oral hearing; and * Initially inquiry locations are expected to be (this will be determined by each inquiry): Bradford Court, 1 Bradford Court, Galwally, Belfast and Corn Exchange, 31 Gordon Street, Belfast. The Contractor will also be required to provide ad-hoc stenography and transcription services at external locations across the UK or in the Republic of Ireland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To assist the Chairs in implementing the Inquiries as required by their separate Terms of Reference, the Inquiries Act 2005 and Inquiry Rules 2006, bespoke Inquiry legislation, and the Protocols, and with a particular emphasis on fairness, cost-effectiveness and timeliness, the Northern Ireland Civil Service and the Northern Ireland Office wish to procure stenography and transcription services to support multiple concurrent inquiries. The Contractor must provide the following, Provision of accurate, real-time transcripts of oral hearings (including translated versions, if required); Provision of daily finalised transcripts for Inquiry records within two hours of the end of the oral hearing; and * Initially inquiry locations are expected to be (this will be determined by each inquiry): Bradford Court, 1 Bradford Court, Galwally, Belfast and Corn Exchange, 31 Gordon Street, Belfast. The Contractor will also be required to provide ad-hoc stenography and transcription services at external locations across the UK or in the Republic of Ireland. Additional information: Option to extend for up to two further periods of twelve months

Options: Option to extend for up to two further periods of twelve months each

Renewal: Option to extend for up to two further periods of twelve months each

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038169-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | £3,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE EXCUTIVE OFFICE |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT4 3TT |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Stormont |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GWEN MALONE STENOGRAPHY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services
- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services
- 79550000 - Typing, word-processing and desktop publishing services
- 79551000 - Typing services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2025 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038169-2025
- 20 Feb 2025 at 16:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006391-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

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