Scope
Description
Captioning on Modern Foreign Language videos needs to be in both English and the language being taught.
Value: £79,711.22 with a potential additional >£20k
HappyScribe was previously contracted by Oak under PCR15 compliant procedures to provide dual-language captioning services. Their technology is now embedded within Oak's MFL video production process through Human API integration. Their established capability, proven quality assurance, and familiarity with Oak's lesson formatting and accessibility requirements make them uniquely placed to deliver without operational disruption.
Moreover, the requirement for Human API integration and seamless caption delivery in multiple formats introduces interoperability limitations that make onboarding a new supplier inefficient and high-risk.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £66,666 excluding VAT
- £80,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
7 May 2025
Contract dates
- 7 May 2025 to 31 October 2025
- Possible extension to 1 June 2026
- 1 year, 26 days
Description of possible extension:
If future requirements are up to/below threshold we can extend the current contract.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
There is scope for additional purchases under the agreement which is contracted at a rate per minute for the services required.
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
Happy Scribe Limited
The Black Church, St Marys Place North
Dublin 7
D07 P4AX
Ireland
Email: giorgia@happyscribe.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
OAK NATIONAL ACADEMY LIMITED
- Companies House: 14174888
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWYQ-7722-NDVX
1 Scott Place
Manchester
M3 3AA
United Kingdom
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - central government