Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
5 Atlantic Quay
Glasgow
Telephone
+44 1412442217
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - SCOTLAND
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.publictendersscotland.pubiicontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.publictendersscotland.pubiicontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAS) Transcription Services 2021-2025
Reference number
Case 541946
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Scottish Ministers (the “Authority”) require stenography and transcription services (the “Services”) on behalf of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (“SCAI” or the “Inquiry”). To fulfil its Terms of Reference, the Inquiry holds and will hold Public Hearings at its hearing venue and remotely via online link. At such Public Hearings, the Inquiry requires real-time, verbatim transcription services to be performed on its behalf.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £6,358,464
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79540000 - Interpretation services
- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
- 32321300 - Audio-visual materials
- 32232000 - Video-conferencing equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Scottish Ministers (the “Authority”) require stenography and transcription services (the “Services”) on behalf of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (“SCAI” or the “Inquiry”). To fulfil its Terms of Reference, the Inquiry holds and will hold Public Hearings at its hearing venue and remotely via online link. At such Public Hearings, the Inquiry requires real-time, verbatim transcription services to be performed on its behalf. The Service Provider must be capable of providing secure video conferencing services, providing access and use by the Purchaser and approved participants. The edited and corrected version of that transcript will become part of the permanent record of the Inquiry.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £6,358,464
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 June 2021
End date
30 June 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There will be an option to extend for up to three (3) additional periods of up to twelve (12) months each to extend the period of the Contract to a date falling no later than 30 June 2028.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
Financial Ratios (ESPD 4B6) - Bidders must demonstrate a Current Ratio of 1 (one) or more.
Current Ratio will be calculated as follows: net current assets divided by net current liabilities.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
- Public Liability Insurance (In the sum not less) - 1,000,000 GBP;
- Professional Indemnity Insurance (In the sum not less) - 1,000,000 GBP;
- Employer’s Liability Insurance - 5,000,000 GBP;
Such insurance must be maintained for the duration of the Contract and for a minimum of 5 years following the expiry or termination of the Contract.
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
ISO/IEC 27001 or equivalent
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Must have achieved, or be committed to achieving prior to contract award, ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security Management Systems Requirements)
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
30 March 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
30 March 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 18108. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason:
Not suitable.
The Contracting Authority does not intend to include any community benefit requirements in this contract for the following reason:
No Suitable Benefits identified.
(SC Ref:645384)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH11LB
Telephone
+44 1312252525
Country
United Kingdom