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title: "DAR and Transcription services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000819910"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE"
published: "2026-02-09"
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# DAR and Transcription services

Buyer: SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000819910

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## Summary

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service is seeking proposals for the provision of Digital Audio Recordings and Transcription Services, classified under CPV code 50340000. This tender falls within the services category and follows an open procurement method. The process, officially titled "DAR and Transcription services", is currently in the tender update stage. The procurement is set in Edinburgh, Scotland, and submissions are due by 27th February 2026, following an extension. Key procurement milestones include the initial deadline extension from 6th February 2026 to 13th February 2026. The electronic submissions are to be completed through the designated online portal, with the tender award period set to commence on 13th February 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital transcription and audio recording services. Companies with a strong track record in quality service delivery and competitive pricing will find this an attractive prospect, given the quality-to-price ratio evaluation criterion of 70% to 30%. Firms suited to electronic invoicing and payments, with the capability to handle prolonged contract periods with potential renewals, are particularly encouraged to participate. Community benefits are incorporated into this procurement, offering an additional avenue for businesses to extend their engagement beyond conventional service delivery, potentially fostering growth and partnerships within the region.

## Notice

Provision of Digital Audio Recordings and Transcription Services for the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Digital Audio Recordings and Transcription Services for the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service. For full details, please go onto https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

Renewal: 2 years fixed + 2x 12 month extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549176 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50340000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549176
- 23 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547919
- 19 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547478
- 9 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546847

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546847
  DAR and Transcription services - Provision of Digital Audio Recordings and Transcription Services for the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.scotcourtstribunals.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000819910
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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