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    ContractsTranscription and Typing Services for Metropolitan Police Service
    Awarded contract

    Transcription and Typing Services for Metropolitan Police Service

    Awarded
    £441.9k
    Published 25 Sept 2026

    Metropolitan Police Service seeks experienced transcription and typing service providers to process recordings and documents with security and accuracy.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 25 Sept 2026· 2 weeks agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £441.9k
    Published 25 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £441,864
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • AU
      Appen UK Ltd
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 weeks ago.

    25 September 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) is seeking qualified suppliers to provide professional transcription, stenography, and typing services. This contract involves converting audio recordings and handwritten notes into accurate typed documents, supporting MPS operations across various departments. Suppliers should have experience in handling sensitive law enforcement materials, maintaining strict confidentiality, and delivering high-quality transcripts within agreed timelines. Services may include real-time stenography for meetings and court proceedings, transcription of recorded interviews and statements, and general typing support. Interested vendors must demonstrate proficiency in relevant software, familiarity with police terminology, and compliance with data protection regulations.

    Track record

    4 awards · 4 winners
    Open panel

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

    In professional services, Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime has awarded 4 contracts to 4 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Suzanne Jacob Consulting1× · 25%
    2. Quantuma Advisory1× · 25%
    3. CALDER CONFERENCES LIMITED1× · 25%
    4. Appen UK Ltd1× · 25%

    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-077a1e

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    Professional Services