Scope
Reference
GPhC134
Description
The GPhC wishes to inform the market of our intention to procure the provision of Transcription and Recording Services.
The purpose of this notice is to raise awareness of our upcoming sourcing activity, gauge accurate levels of market interest, and receive feedback on prospective plans/requirements in advance of the formal procurement process; to be announced through Tender Notice on Find a Tender Service in June 2025.
Scope of services will include the:
1. Provision of high-quality audio recordings.
2. Provision of translation, interpretation, and video recording services (of/for hearings).
3. Supply of Agents -throughout the United Kingdom- to attend hearings.
4. Production and secure email provision of accurate and high-quality transcripts.
5. Redaction and secure email provision of transcripts.
6. Supply accurate management information/reports.
We kindly ask that all interested suppliers submit the attached response form to Anna Kitoki at procurement@pharmacyregulation.org by 17:00 on 11.04.2025.
Please note, any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate; and failure to show interest does not restrict suppliers from participating in this and/or any other procurement process run by the GPhC.
Total value (estimated)
- £220,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 11 October 2025 to 10 October 2026
- Possible extension to 10 October 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
3 Years (1 Year + 2 Year extension)
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72317000 - Data storage services
- 72318000 - Data transmission services
- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services
- 79996100 - Records management
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
16 June 2025
Tender submission deadline
14 July 2025, 11:59pm
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
26 August 2025
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
Preliminary Market Engagement (GPhC134 Transcription and Recording Services).docx
Contracting authority
General Pharmaceutical Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRY-5513-YMDN
Level 14, One Cabot Square, Canary Wharf
London
E14 4QJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government