Planning

Statistical Disclosure Control and Outputs Project

NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND

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Planning

04 Jul 2025 at 09:33

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Records of Scotland is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Statistical Disclosure Control and Outputs Project". This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on statistical services, and is intended for implementation within the Edinburgh region, classified as UKM75. Interested parties should note that the Request for Information (RFI) is underway, with deadlines for questions being 5 pm UK Time on 11th July 2025, and responses due by 5 pm UK Time on 18th July 2025. The procurement is covered by the GPA, reflecting an international standard, and a future notice date is anticipated for 22nd September 2025. The process is initiated as a tender with a legal basis set by CELEX and predominantly serves the general public services industry as per COFOG classification.

This procurement opportunity presents potential growth avenues for businesses specialising in statistical services and software packages. The National Records of Scotland, a central purchasing body, is seeking to gauge market solutions for the Statistical Disclosure Control project. Companies adept in statistical software or services can benefit from engaging in this opportunity by showcasing innovative and effective solutions. Businesses that possess expertise in developing statistical software packages or delivering comprehensive statistical services will find this tender especially relevant due to its focus on statistical disclosure control. The collaboration with a ministry, or national authority, like the National Records of Scotland, further enhances credibility and opens up future prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Statistical Disclosure Control and Outputs Project

Notice Description

National Records of Scotland (NRS) are undertaking a Request for Information to provide NRS with a better understanding of the solutions within the market that may be used for the Statistical Disclosure Control (SDC) & Outputs project.

Lot Information

Lot 1

National Records of Scotland (NRS) are undertaking a Request for Information to provide NRS with a better understanding of the solutions within the market that may be used for the Statistical Disclosure Control (SDC) & Outputs project. The RFI document is available from the Public Contracts Scotland Website. The deadline for raising any questions in relation to the RFI is 5pm UK Time on Friday 11th July 2025, with the deadline for responding to the RFI being 5pm UK Time on Friday 18th July 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0558db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037330-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

48463000 - Statistical software package

79330000 - Statistical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Susan Gothard
Contact Email
susan.gothard@nrscotland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1313144215

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3YY
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

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