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title: "DAR and Transcription services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0602d5"
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buyer: "SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE"
published: "2026-02-09"
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# DAR and Transcription services

Buyer: SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0602d5

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## Summary

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, operating from Saughton House in Edinburgh, has initiated a procurement process under the title "DAR and Transcription Services." This service contract falls under the industry category for repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment, with a focus on the provision of Digital Audio Recordings and Transcription Services. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, having recently been updated on 9th February 2026, with the final time limit for submissions extended to 27th February 2026. The process follows an open procurement method, reflecting compliance with the relevant legal framework, offering an opportunity for a wide array of service providers to participate. Potential suppliers should note the emphasis on electronic submission methods, underscoring the importance of digital preparedness in their bidding process.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audio-visual equipment services to secure a partnership with a major public sector buyer. Companies delivering high-quality transcription and recording services will find particular interest, especially those offering innovative digital solutions. With a large contract period allowing for two initial fixed years with potential for two additional 12-month renewals, this tender offers substantial growth and stable revenue prospects for suppliers capable of meeting the rigorous standards and community benefit expectations. Businesses budgeted for submitting proposals should also prepare for a bid validity period of 90 days, which allows ample time for strategic planning and resource allocation.

## Notice

Provision of Digital Audio Recordings and Transcription Services for the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Digital Audio Recordings and Transcription Services for the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service. For full details, please go onto https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

Renewal: 2 years fixed + 2x 12 month extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011530-2026 |
| 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH11 3XD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50340000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 16:21 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011530-2026
- 23 Jan 2026 at 13:57 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006221-2026
- 19 Jan 2026 at 10:18 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004215-2026
- 9 Jan 2026 at 13:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001864-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.scotcourtstribunals.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000819910
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00396
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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