Manual transcription via Amberscript to be discontinued

Amberscript will be phased out as a transcription service because the contract expires on 31 October 2026 and will not be renewed. From 1 October 2026, no new orders for manual transcription may be placed through Amberscript.

Anyone requiring manual transcription services should use the National Procurement Services framework agreement for transcription services.

Phase-out plan for manual transcription

To ensure a smooth transition to new ways of working, the following applies:

  • No new orders may be placed in Amberscript after 30 September 2026
  • Orders submitted before 1 October 2026 may be completed under the terms of the current agreement
  • The service will be fully discontinued on 31 October 2026
  • For manual transcription, staff should use the National Procurement Services framework agreement for language services, Swedish transcription (framework agreement number 23.3-872-2025).

Departments/equivalent with a recurring need for transcription services are advised to plan the transition well in advance.

For automatic transcription, Sunet Scribe is available.

 

Last updated: 2026-09-04

Source: IT-avdelningen