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title: "Automated Transcription Solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04efe1"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX"
published: "2025-06-18"
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# Automated Transcription Solution

Buyer: THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04efe1

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## Summary

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex is currently in the tender stage of procuring an Automated Transcription Solution aimed at improving the efficiency of transcription processes for audio and video-recorded interviews. This procurement falls under the services category and is aimed at addressing needs within both Surrey and Sussex Police. The procurement process, identified by the title "Automated Transcription Solution," seeks to enhance operational efficiency through advanced software solutions, ensuring high accuracy and compliance with UK policing standards. It is being conducted via an open, competitive flexible procedure with a two-stage evaluation. The final submissions for the tender are due by 25th July 2025, with the contract award expected by 15th August 2025. The contract is planned to commence on 9th September 2025 and run until 7th September 2027, with potential extensions available.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for growth within the IT and software sectors, particularly for businesses specialising in voice recognition, compliance software, and communication software development. The competitive nature and substantial budget of £100,000 make it an attractive prospect for firms capable of delivering high-quality technological solutions meeting the specified requirements. Businesses with expertise in developing industry-specific software packages or those offering comprehensive IT services such as consulting, support, and software development are especially well-suited to respond to this opportunity. This contract not only provides a solid revenue stream but also establishes a relationship with a significant public sector client, potentially leading to future collaborations.

## Notice

Police forces routinely conduct audio and video-recorded interviews that require transcription for investigative, evidential, and reporting purposes. Currently, transcription processes involve significant manual effort, which is both time-consuming and resource intensive. The purpose of this procurement is to acquire an advanced transcription solution that enhances efficiency while maintaining very high accuracy and compliance with UK policing standards for both Surrey and Sussex Police.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033284-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | 21 May 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 2FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48170000 - Compliance software package
- 48219300 - Administration software package
- 48222000 - Web server software package
- 48314000 - Voice recognition software package
- 48422000 - Software package suites
- 48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package
- 48510000 - Communication software package
- 48517000 - IT software package
- 48740000 - Foreign language translation software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72212510 - Communication software development services
- 72312000 - Data entry services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2025 at 12:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033284-2025
- 20 Mar 2025 at 15:25 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010469-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033284-2025
  18th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010469-2025
  20th March 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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