Framework Agreement for Court Reporting & Transcription (CRT) Services

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    {
      "id": "019369-2023-12",
      "title": "Attendance-Based Transcription Services (ATS) Civil and Family",
      "value": {
        "amount": 1,
        "currency": "GBP"
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      "status": "active",
      "awardID": "019369-2023-12",
      "dateSigned": "2023-07-06T00:00:00+01:00"
    }
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  "description": "The Authority utilised the Light Touch Regime broadly in accordance with the open procedure set out in the Regulations",
  "initiationType": "tender"
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{
  "id": "031922-2022",
  "tag": [
    "tender"
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  "date": "2022-11-10T18:32:11Z",
  "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-03835d",
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    "name": "Ministry of Justice"
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        "id": "1",
        "title": "Off-site Transcription Services (OTS)",
        "value": {
          "amount": 17903695,
          "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "status": "active",
        "options": {
          "description": "If the Authority proceeds with the Framework and contract awards, the initial Call-Off contracts under the Framework will be for an initial period of 2 years from the contract commencement date and thereafter, at the discretion of the Authority, for up to a further 2 years."
        },
        "renewal": {
          "description": "If the Authority proceeds with the Framework and contract awards:\n- the Framework duration will be 4 years\n- the initial Call-Off contracts under the Framework will be for an initial period of 2 years from the contract commencement date and thereafter, at the discretion of the Authority, for up to a further 2 years."
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        "hasOptions": true,
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        "description": "OTS involves the production of high volumes of low-value transcripts away from the court, hearing centre or venue, using a recording provided by the court. The supplier is responsible for producing the transcripts in line with HMCTS' rules, including the application of reporting restrictions (anonymisation) and the collection of relevant approvals and permissions. Services are provided based on agreed service bandings and capped units referred to as folios (72 words). OTS is split into two distinct areas, Crown Court transcription and HMCTS Approved Transcription Panel (ATP):\na. Crown Courts contracts under OTS are contracted via Regional lots. Audio is recorded using a dedicated Digital Audio Recording, Transfer and Storage system (DARTS) and stored on the DARTS online portal for supplier access. Requestors are limited to one specific supplier based on the location of the hearing.\nb. ATP covers Civil & Family Courts and Tribunals. The ATP works on a panel basis where requestors can choose from any of the four suppliers. Audio is recorded using various Digital Audio Recording (DAR) formats after which audio is either downloaded onto physical media and posted to the relevant supplier or uploaded onto the relevant supplier’s portal.\nFor Lot 1 four Call-Off contracts are planned to be awarded on a Regional basis based on the highest tender scores. However the Authority reserves the right to amend the methodology for awarding future Call-off Contracts under the Framework. Additional information: Further detail about the requirement, competition stages, evaluation and award process is provided in the Invitation to Tender Pack.",
        "contractPeriod": {
          "durationInDays": 1440
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        "submissionTerms": {
          "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
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      },
      {
        "id": "2",
        "title": "Attendance-based transcription services (ATS) Crime and Real-time transcription services (RTS)",
        "value": {
          "amount": 2666826,
          "currency": "GBP"
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        "status": "active",
        "options": {
          "description": "If the Authority proceeds with the Framework and contract awards, the initial Call-Off contracts under the Framework will be for an initial period of 2 years from the contract commencement date and thereafter, at the discretion of the Authority, for up to a further 2 years."
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        "hasOptions": true,
        "hasRenewal": false,
        "description": "ATS Crime\n- Services comprise of stenographers (skilled professionals utilising stenotype machines) attending hearings to make a record of proceedings to supplement court recording in order to produce a transcript within the stipulated timescales. These services are primarily required in the Court of Appeal Crime Division located within the Royal Courts of Justice (RCJ).\nRTS:\nThe provision of near instantaneous transcription services which usually involves a stenographer attending the court proceeding and inputs a real-time record of the hearing. Editors, either based remotely or on site, will assist in the production of a ‘stream’, which would appear on screens in the courtroom, laptops and media feeds. RTS also includes the supplier providing the specialised equipment required for the necessary timescales. Additional information: Further detail about the requirement, competition stages, evaluation and award process is provided in the Invitation to Tender Pack.",
        "contractPeriod": {
          "durationInDays": 1440
        },
        "submissionTerms": {
          "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
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      {
        "id": "3",
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        "value": {
          "amount": 952353,
          "currency": "GBP"
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        "status": "active",
        "options": {
          "description": "If the Authority proceeds with the Framework and contract awards, the initial Call-Off contracts under the Framework will be for an initial period of 2 years from the contract commencement date and thereafter, at the discretion of the Authority, for up to a further 2 years."
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        "hasRenewal": false,
        "description": "1. Services comprise of loggers attending hearings to make a note of proceedings to supplement court recording in order to produce a transcript within the stipulated timescales. These services are primarily required in the Civil Appeals Court and Administrative Courts located within the RCJ and The Rolls Building.\n2. The Lot also include the provision of limited on-site transcription, in the form of a “sensitive case service”, where supplier personnel with appropriate level of security clearance attend the secure hub located at either the Field House (Central London) or the RCJ to produce a transcript on site.\n3. In addition to Civil jurisdictions, the ATS service also includes specialist jurisdictions such as the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC), the Proscribed Organisations Appeals Commission (POAC) and PAAC (Pathogens Access Appeals Commission). Additional information: Further detail about the requirement, competition stages, evaluation and award process is provided in the Invitation to Tender Pack.",
        "contractPeriod": {
          "durationInDays": 1440
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        "submissionTerms": {
          "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
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          {
            "region": "UK"
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        "id": "3",
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    "title": "Framework for Court Reporting & Transcription (CRT) Services",
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      "currency": "GBP"
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        "id": "technical",
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    "bidOpening": {
      "date": "2022-12-12T11:01:00Z"
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      "awardCriteriaDetails": "For the initial Call-Off Contracts the intention is for:\n- Bidders to be limited to one Lot 1 Call-Off Contract \n- Lot 2 and 3 Call-Off Contracts to be awarded to different Bidders for supplier contingency; and\n- A maximum of two Call-Off Contracts to be awarded any individual Bidder. \nHowever, this is subject to a sufficient number of Bidders being successfully awarded to the individual Lots.",
      "maximumLotsBidPerSupplier": null,
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    "tenderPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2022-12-12T11:00:00Z"
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    "contractTerms": {
      "performanceTerms": "Information Assurance and Security requirements include:\n- Compliance against Cabinet Office standards for providing ICT services to Her Majesty's Government (HMG) or equivalent \n- All Her Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) data accessed, obtained or processed will not be processed or accessed from outside of the UK.",
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      "electronicInvoicingPolicy": "allowed"
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    "procurementMethod": "open",
    "selectionCriteria": {
      "criteria": [
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          "type": "suitability",
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          "description": "As detailed in the Invitation to Tender."
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      ]
    },
    "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
    "submissionMethodDetails": "https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk",
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      "id": "GB-FTS-6365",
      "name": "Ministry of Justice",
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        "buyer",
        "centralPurchasingBody"
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      "address": {
        "region": "UK",
        "locality": "London",
        "postalCode": "SW1H 9AJ",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "102 Petty France"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "https://www.justice.gov.uk/",
        "buyerProfile": "https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk",
        "classifications": [
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            "scheme": "COFOG",
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        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "legalName": "Ministry of Justice"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "url": "https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk",
        "name": "Sarah Burton",
        "email": "CCMDOpenJustice@justice.gov.uk",
        "telephone": "+44 02033343555"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "GB-FTS-68244",
      "name": "The Ministry of Justice",
      "roles": [
        "reviewBody"
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      "address": {
        "locality": "London",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
      },
      "identifier": {
        "legalName": "The Ministry of Justice"
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  "description": "The Authority is managing this procurement in accordance with its general obligations under the Laws of England and Wales and utilising the Light Touch Regime broadly in accordance with the Open Procedure set out in the Regulations.\nAs detailed in the Invitation to Tender, following award of the Framework Agreements to successful suppliers, the Authority will follow the process methodology stated to award the Initial Call-off Contracts. \nThe Authority will apply the following overall weighting to award the initial Call-Off contract scores:\nTechnical \t\t        63%\nCommercial Price\t27%\nSocial Value\t\t        10%\t\nBased on the Authority’s assessment of the Bidders’ economic and financial security, some Bidders may be required to provide a signed Parent Company Guarantee within 15 working days of the Call-Off Contract Decision Letter. If a Parent Company Guarantee, signed by a Parent or Ultimate Parent Company with suitable economic and financial standing is not provided to sufficiently assure the Authority within the requested timescale, the Call-Off Contract(s) will not be placed with the Bidder.\nHowever the Authority reserves the right to amend the methodology for awarding Future Call-off Contracts under the Framework. As detailed in the Framework Agreement, if the Authority or an alternative Potential Contracting Party decides to source the Services through the CRT Framework Agreement then it shall award the Call-Off Contract either through Standard Services (awards without re-opening competition) or Competed Services (awards following mini-competitions). The Authority or Contracting Party reserves the right to amend the Schedules and Annexes as required. For example the OTS Regional Lots may be amended/amalgamated in some cases or the number of Contract Lots awarded to a supplier may change. The Authority also reserves the right to allow suppliers to reduce their prices for future competitions however suppliers must not assume this will be allowed.\nThe Bidder will need to Register on the MOJ Sourcing Portal (at https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html) if they do not already have an account which directly relates to the part of their organisation that is submitting the Tender.\nOnce logged in, navigate to ‘ITTs Open to All Suppliers’ and then select ‘ITT_6329’ which relates to the Procurement for the Court Reporting and Transcription (CRT) Services Framework. The ITT documents are within the Attachments Tab.\nFurther detail on the competition process is provided in the Invitation to Tender documents within the Attachments drop down menu.",
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}