---
title: "Award of Crown Commercial Services - RM6141 - Lot 5K - Transcription Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000770270"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-07-31"
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# Award of Crown Commercial Services - RM6141 - Lot 5K - Transcription Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000770270

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, through its Marine Directorate, has awarded a contract under the Crown Commercial Services framework (RM6141 - Lot 5K) for transcription services. The procurement pertains to the translation services industry and involves the transcription of one-to-one interviews recorded in various locations across Scotland. The award was announced on 31st July 2024. The process, currently in the Award stage, involves the transcription of 21 audio recordings from interviews, including face-to-face, telephone, and potentially video recordings. The supplier chosen for this contract is Language Empire, based in Rochdale.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in transcription and translation services, particularly those with expertise in English language transcription from various audio formats. It is ideal for service providers with robust infrastructure to manage and accurately transcribe multi-format audio recordings promptly. Companies offering high-quality transcription services can leverage this contract to enhance their credentials, build a relationship with the Scottish Government, and potentially secure future contracts in the public sector. The awarded contract, valued at £2,722, underscores the growing demand for professional and timely transcription services in public research and analysis projects.

## Notice

One-to-one interviews have been conducted in English with a number of interviewees in different parts of Scotland and audio recorded. The interviews were recorded onto an audio recorder and these recordings are required to be transcribed into text in English to allow for content analysis.There are a total of 21 audio recordings consisting of:a)19 face to face interviews; 16 of these were with one respondent; three were small groups: one group interview with 5 people (116 mins), one group of 2 respondents (41 mins) and one group of 4 respondents (64 mins)b)2 telephone interviews.c)We may also wish to include 2 or 3 teams video recordings (up to 4 hours).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL511016 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,722 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | ABPMER; CYRENIANS; HARVEY NASH; LANGUAGE EMPIRE; LORIEN RESOURCING; VENESKY BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2024 at 13:45 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL511016

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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