---
title: "Award of Emma Caldwell Public Inquiry - Transcription Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829264"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-07-09"
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# Award of Emma Caldwell Public Inquiry - Transcription Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829264

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for transcription services related to the Emma Caldwell Public Inquiry. This direct award was made without competition to Epiq Europe Ltd under the CCS Framework RM6302 - Language Services. The procurement falls under services, specifically translation services, with the main location being Glasgow. The contract, valued at £1,500,000, was signed on 6th October 2026. The procurement is currently in the award stage, highlighting the culmination of the procurement process initiated earlier in the year.

This contract provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transcription and translation services, particularly those capable of handling sensitive public inquiry work. Suitable businesses would be experienced service providers in the legal or governmental sectors, with a proficiency in delivering high-quality transcription services. The use of a direct award process underlines the importance of being part of recognised frameworks like the CCS for businesses aiming to secure similar opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Transcription Services to the Emma Caldwell Public Inquiry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559802 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition. |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL; GLASGOW CLYDE COLLEGE; NHS TAYSIDE; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; STIRLING COUNCIL; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling East |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 11 |
| Supplier names | ARJO; ATKINS REALIS; DALKIA OPERATIONS; EPIQ EUROPE; LEICA-MICROSYSTEMS; OBAN SCALLOP GEAR; QUO IMUS LIMITED (TRADING AS QI CONSULTING; STEPFORD GROUP; ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS; VALUTA; VENESKY BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2026 at 11:37 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559802

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.glasgowclyde.ac.uk
- http://www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.stirling.gov.uk

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