About UK Transcription
What Makes UK Transcription Different
Qualitative research interview specialists
Founded in 2004 within university research environments, the service specialises in academic and qualitative research transcription. Many transcribers have academic backgrounds and extensive experience with research interviews, providing accuracy standards appropriate for academic and professional research applications.
Quotes within one hour
The quoting system provides detailed pricing within one hour during business hours. All costs are specified upfront with no hidden fees.
Secure client portal
The online portal provides secure file upload, transcript delivery, and invoice management. Files are transmitted using encrypted connections and stored in secure systems.
Prepay accounts & shared billing
Flexible billing options include prepay accounts for budget management, shared billing across departments, and purchase order processing for institutional clients.
Registered supplier to UK institutions
Approved supplier status with numerous UK universities and research institutions. This status reflects established relationships and compliance with institutional procurement requirements.
100% UK-based operations
All transcription work is conducted by UK-based staff operating under UK jurisdiction. This ensures compliance with data protection requirements and provides consistent familiarity with UK speech patterns and terminology.
Cyber Essentials certified
Cyber Essentials certification verifies implementation of essential security controls for protecting client data and meeting institutional security requirements.
Name redaction & PII removal included
Redaction of names, locations, and other personally identifiable information is included as standard. Transcribers are trained in privacy protocols appropriate for sensitive research data.
Segregated manual & AI transcription
Human transcription services operate separately from AI transcription tools. Research data processed through manual transcription does not enter AI systems unless specifically requested.
Our History
UK Transcription was established in 2004 at the University of Bristol as an internal transcription service for university researchers. The service expanded steadily over the following years, growing to a team of over 100 transcribers. In 2007, the operation incorporated as a limited company and hired its first full-time project manager. The service has built its reputation on consistent accuracy and reliability across both academic and professional sectors, with several transcribers having worked with the company for over 20 years.
In 2008, UK Transcription established a commercial office in Brighton, which operated for the following decade. The company now operates with distributed staff across the UK, with all team members UK-based and employed under UK jurisdiction, ensuring compliance with data protection requirements and maintaining consistent quality standards.
Client Retention
UK Transcription's longevity reflects its established standards for quality and reliability. The service employs transcribers with extensive experience and detailed knowledge of academic and professional transcription requirements, maintaining accuracy standards developed over more than two decades of operation.
The service provides human transcription and specialised options including redaction, timestamps, and various formatting requirements for research and professional applications.
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