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title: "DHSCFDG - Eljamel Public Inquiry - Transcription Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000805220"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-10-08"
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# DHSCFDG - Eljamel Public Inquiry - Transcription Service

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000805220

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, located in Glasgow, has completed the procurement process for the "DHSCFDG - Eljamel Public Inquiry - Transcription Service," a contract for real-time legal transcription services needed for the Eljamel Inquiry. This process falls under the category of general public services and was conducted as an open procedure. The contract, valued at £750,000, was awarded to Epiq Europe Ltd from London. The procurement stage has moved from tender to award, with the contract being signed on 30th September 2025. The services are required across the UK, with public hearings planned to be broadcast online, necessitating high-quality transcription support.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal transcription and related services, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given Epiq Europe Ltd's SME status. Companies with expertise in real-time transcription services are well-suited to such opportunities, particularly those familiar with legal inquiries and public hearings. Firms capable of delivering high-quality services within the stipulated procurement criteria, including quality and cost evaluations, could leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio. Participation in public sector contracts like these can foster growth through increased visibility and the ability to partner on national level projects.

## Notice

The Eljamel Inquiry requires real-time legal transcription services (the "Services").

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Eljamel Inquiry requires real-time legal transcription services (the "Services"). The Inquiry will hold public hearings at its hearing venue which ordinarily will be broadcast via its website and YouTube channel. At such public hearings, the Inquiry requires real-time, legal transcription services to be performed on its behalf.

Renewal: Optional extension period of 12 months up until 31 October 2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540965 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £750,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | EPIQ EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540965
- 24 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535388

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535388
  DHSCFDG - Eljamel Public Inquiry - Transcription Service - The Eljamel Inquiry requires real-time legal transcription services (the "Services").
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540965
  DHSCFDG - Eljamel Public Inquiry - Transcription Service - The Eljamel Inquiry requires real-time legal transcription services (the "Services").

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000805220
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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