--- title: "Court Reporting and Transcription" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05244f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05244f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05244f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05244f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE" published: "2026-05-26" --- # Court Reporting and Transcription Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05244f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05244f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05244f.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by the Ministry of Justice, focuses on the provision of court reporting and transcription services across HMCTS jurisdictions, with an emphasis on offsite transcription services. This contracting opportunity falls under administration and judicial services. With a significant funding allocation of £30 million (gross), the procurement is in the planning stage. Located in the United Kingdom, the anticipated contract start date is 1st September 2028, scheduled to conclude by 31st August 2031. While it is still in the planning stage, interested parties should mark their calendars for a future notice, which is expected to be released by 13th September 2027. The procurement method is through a tender process, focusing on service provision. This planned procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, which are encouraged to participate. Businesses that specialise in secure digital transcription and have the capability to process digital audio recordings remotely will find this tender particularly beneficial. Given the extensive timeframe of the contract, companies with robust logistics and secure data handling capabilities may find long-term viability in managing these services. Effective participation in this tender can result in establishing a reputable portfolio with central government agencies, enhancing business potential within the public sector. ## Notice Provision of Offsite Transcription Services (OTS) to support the production of official court and tribunal transcripts across HMCTS jurisdictions. The services will comprise the secure receipt, processing, and transcription of digital audio recordings of court and tribunal proceedings, undertaken remotely by the supplier. ### Planning Information Market Engagement Notice Invitation to Register Interest We are pleased to announce that a market engagement session for Court Reporting and Transcription will take place on 11 August 2025 (10am – 12pm). This event is an invaluable opportunity for suppliers to engage, share your knowledge and gain insight into upcoming opportunities. To register your interest in participating, please send an email to HMCTSCommercial@justice.gov.uk. The registration period will close 06/08/25. Ensure that you include your company name and contact details in the registration email. We look forward to your active participation and valuable contributions in this engagement session. Sincerely, The HMCTS Commercial Team ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048513-2026 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 26 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Sep 2027 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2028 - 31 Aug 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75100000 - Administration services - 75231000 - Judicial services - 75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services ## Release History - 26 May 2026 at 09:49 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048513-2026 - 9 Jul 2025 at 13:17 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038624-2025 - 27 May 2025 at 14:21 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027808-2025 - 23 May 2025 at 15:12 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026894-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048513-2026 26th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038624-2025 9th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027808-2025 27th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026894-2025 23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/procurement - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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