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title: "Provision of Transcripts to Courts"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000754924"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE"
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# Provision of Transcripts to Courts

Buyer: SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000754924

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## Summary

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service has awarded a contract, ID SCTS-2018-030, for the provision of audio transcription services titled "Provision of Transcripts to Courts". The industry category is services, and the procurement method used is an open procedure. The buying organisation is located in Saughton House, Broomhouse Drive, Edinburgh. The procurement process was initiated on 1 April 2019 and is now complete. The successful contractor, Epiq, signed the contract on 21 April 2021 for a value of £467,331. The transcripts will cover various courts throughout Scotland and will be delivered in both hard copy and electronic formats, with turnaround times ranging from 24 hours to 15 working days.

This tender for audio transcription services by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service presents a business growth opportunity for companies with expertise in offering high-quality transcription services. Businesses that specialise in audio transcription, particularly those with experience in handling legal proceedings, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The provision of accurate and timely verbatim transcripts in compliance with data protection legislation is essential. The contract, awarded to Epiq, includes the need for continuous improvement, detailed monitoring, and performance reporting. Companies capable of meeting these requirements and adapting to fluctuating demands are encouraged to pursue this opportunity for growth.

## Notice

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) are seeking to procure an audio transcription service for a period of two years starting 0n 1 April 2019, with the option to renew for a further 24 months. The successful contractor will demonstrate that it has the capacity and resource to offer a high quality transcription service which can respond to the fluctuating demands of the contract. Verbatim transcripts, produced in the SCTS style and certified by suitably qualified BPSS vetted transcribers, are required of civil/criminal proceedings and fatal accident inquiries held in the High Court, Court of Session, Sheriff Courts and Justice of the Peace Courts throughout Scotland. Transcripts will be produced from both analogue and digital audio formats and delivered in both hard copy and electronic formats. Transcript turnaround times vary from 24 hours to 15 working days. Material supplied by the SCTS is to be stored securely and handled responsibly whilst in the contractor's custody and in compliance with Data Protection legislation. A robust management regime that meets regularly with the SCTS, provides continuous improvement to the services, detailed monitoring and performance reporting is expected to be maintained throughout the life of the contract

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) are seeking to procure an audio transcription service for a period of two years starting 0n 1 April 2019, with the option to renew for a further 24 months. The successful contractor will demonstrate that it has the capacity and resource to offer a high quality transcription service which can respond to the fluctuating demands of the contract. Verbatim transcripts, produced in the SCTS style and certified by suitably qualified BPSS vetted transcribers, are required of civil/criminal proceedings and fatal accident inquiries held in the High Court, Court of Session, Sheriff Courts and Justice of the Peace Courts throughout Scotland. Transcripts will be produced from both analogue and digital audio formats and delivered in both hard copy and electronic formats. Transcript turnaround times vary from 24 hours to 15 working days. Material supplied by the SCTS is to be stored securely and handled responsibly whilst in the contractor's custody and in compliance with Data Protection legislation. A robust management regime that meets regularly with the SCTS, provides continuous improvement to the services, detailed monitoring and performance reporting is expected to be maintained throughout the life of the contract

Options: The initial term of the contract shall run for 24 month with the option to extend by two further 12 month periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496204 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £467,331 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE |
| Locality | INVERNESS (UNITED KINGDOM) |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EPIQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72212517 - IT software development services
- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496204

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496204
  Provision of Transcripts to Courts - The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) are seeking to procure an audio transcription service for a period of two years starting 0n 1 April 2019, with the option to renew for a further 24 months. The successful contractor will demonstrate that it has the capacity and resource to offer a high quality transcription service which can respond to the fluctuating demands of the contract. Verbatim transcripts, produced in the SCTS style and certified by suitably qualified BPSS vetted transcribers, are required of civil/criminal proceedings and fatal accident inquiries held in the High Court, Court of Session, Sheriff Courts and Justice of the Peace Courts throughout Scotland. Transcripts will be produced from both analogue and digital audio formats and delivered in both hard copy and electronic formats. Transcript turnaround times vary from 24 hours to 15 working days. Material supplied by the SCTS is to be stored securely and handled responsibly whilst in the contractor's custody and in compliance with Data Protection legislation. A robust management regime that meets regularly with the SCTS, provides continuous improvement to the services, detailed monitoring and performance reporting is expected to be maintained throughout the life of the contract

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotcourtstribunals.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000754924

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