---
title: "Provision of Digital Audio Recording and Transcription Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000801314"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE"
published: "2025-06-17"
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# Provision of Digital Audio Recording and Transcription Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000801314

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## Summary

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, located in Edinburgh, is initiating a procurement process in the planning stage for the provision of digital audio recording and transcription services. This tender falls under the services category within the general public services industry, as classified under CPV code 72262000. The procurement planning documents were published on 17th June 2025, with a future notice date anticipated for 25th July 2025. The contracting process is covered by the GPA, ensuring international trade opportunities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audio recording and transcription services, especially those with expertise in digital solutions. Companies that can deliver innovative and efficient service solutions in the UK region will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process initiated by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service will allow businesses to expand their presence in the public sector and leverage their expertise in supporting judicial and tribunal operations.

## Notice

Please see the Attached RFI documentation for information on the requirements

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see the Attached RFI for further information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532695 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| 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 | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 Jul 2025 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32353000 - Sound recordings
- 72262000 - Software development services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532695

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532695&idx=4
  22nd July 2025 - Information from the pre market engagement session.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532695&idx=3
  18th July 2025 - As per the pre market engagement session, the document outline the process for sending RFI Responses
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532695&idx=2
  8th July 2025 - Pre-market engagement session. 16th July 2025
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532695&idx=1
  17th June 2025 - SCTS-2025-061- Request for Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532695
  Provision of Digital Audio Recording and Transcription Services - Please see the Attached RFI documentation for information on the requirements

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotcourtstribunals.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801314
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=801314

## Provenance

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