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    ContractsVideo Interview Transcription Services
    Awarded contract

    Video Interview Transcription Services

    Awarded
    £556.1k
    Published 14 Aug 2026

    The CPS seeks a provider to deliver transcription services that convert video-recorded interviews into written transcripts for use in court proceedings and evidence review.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 14 Aug 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £556.1k
    Published 14 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £556,143
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • ES
      ESCRIBERS LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    14 August 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This is a critical operational service that provides written transcripts of video-recorded interviews. The transcripts significantly reduce the time prosecutors spend reviewing evidence and are essential for court proceedings. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is responsible for delivering this service. Suppliers should note that this opportunity involves converting video recordings into accurate, court-ready written transcripts that support legal proceedings and evidence management.

    Track record

    5 awards · 5 winners
    Open panel

    Mostly framework call-offs rather than head-to-head competition.

    In professional services, Crown Prosecution Service has awarded 5 contracts to 5 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. TRANSCRIPTION CITY LIMITED1× · 20%
    2. ESCRIBERS LIMITED1× · 20%
    3. MARTEN WALSH CHERER LIMITED1× · 20%
    4. Acume Forensic1× · 20%
    5. Joanna Perry1× · 20%

    Across professional services, the most active winners are REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED, PROMAR INTERNATIONAL, KPMG LLP — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06e4e9

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