---
title: "Transcription Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0609cf"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS"
published: "2026-01-20"
---

# Transcription Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0609cf

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## Summary

The Department for Work & Pensions is currently in the planning stage of a tender process seeking verbatim transcription services, clearly targeting the services industry defined under CPV code 79550000. This central government public authority based in London is looking for suppliers who can provide comprehensive transcription services without omissions, accompanied by time stamps. Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register on the department's e-procurement platform and contact Vicky Preston via email. The deadline for expressions of interest is 27th January 2026, with meetings scheduled via Microsoft Teams by 6th February 2026. The contract is substantial, with a gross budget of £420,000 and is set to commence on 1st July 2026, running for three years with the possibility of renewal until 2030.

This procurement process presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in typing, word-processing, and desktop publishing services. As the demand for precise and timestamped transcription services grows, businesses equipped with robust transcription capabilities could find success in securing a partnership with this key government department. Firms with established frameworks for service delivery in a high-stakes environment, ready to adapt to the specific requirements of public authority contracts, would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Additionally, the potential for a long-term relationship with renewals adds substantial value to this tender, making it an attractive proposition for scalable service providers.

## Notice

DWP require full verbatim transcription services without omission or alteration and time stamped alongside other requirements

### Planning Information

We would like to speak to suppliers who can provide verbatim transcription services without omission or alteration and time stamped alongside other requirements. If you are interested in this opportunity, please can you register on our e-procurement solution: https://dwp2.my.site.com/s/Welcome
and email Vicky.Preston@dwp.gov.uk to register interest and set up a 1-2-1 session. Please can you respond by 27th January 2026 so we can set up meetings with suppliers. Meetings will be via Microsoft Teams

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004755-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 1 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 79550000 - Typing, word-processing and desktop publishing services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 12:02 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004755-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004755-2026
  20th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://dwp2.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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