Award of Framework Agreement for Court Reporting and Transcription Services to Multiple Suppliers
Ministry of Justice · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Framework Agreement for Court Reporting and Transcription Services to Multiple Suppliers
Awarded 07 Jun 2023
Awarded07 Jun 2023
Value£22,093,699.00
AgencyMinistry of Justice
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Expires in 8mo4y 1mo term, 84% elapsed
Awarded 7 June 2023Expires 29 June 2027
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The Ministry of Justice awarded a framework agreement to Appen (UK) Ltd, DA Languages Limited, Epiq Europe Limited, eScribers Limited, Marten Walsh Cherer Limited, Opus 2 International Limited, The Transcription Agency LLP, and Ubiqus UK Limited for the procurement of Court Reporting and Transcription Services on behalf of HM Courts & Tribunals Service.
The framework covers off-site transcription services, attendance-based transcription services, and real-time transcription services.
Information assurance and security requirements included compliance with Cabinet Office standards for providing ICT services to Her Majesty's Government and a requirement that all HMCTS data accessed, obtained, or processed would not be processed or accessed from outside the UK.
The contract value was AUD 22,093,699.
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Award of Framework Agreement for Court Reporting and Transcription Services to Multiple Suppliers
Won by Appen (UK) Ltd,DA Languages Limited,Epiq Europe Limited,eScribers Limited,Marten Walsh Cherer Limited,Opus 2 International Limited,The Transcription Agency LLP,Ubiqus UK Limited · Ministry of Justice
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