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Scotland's Census 2021 - Online Collection Instrument

NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND

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07 Mar 2018 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Scotland's Census 2021 - Online Collection Instrument" is managed by the National Records of Scotland, located in Edinburgh. This contract, classified under the services category, uses a selective procurement method and is currently in the Award stage, having been signed on 16 January 2018. The initiative aims to facilitate online participation in Scotland's census, showcasing a modern approach in data collection that is expected to enhance the accuracy and timeliness of the collected information.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on technology and service delivery, such as software development and digital user experience design firms, particularly those with expertise in secure online platforms. Companies that can demonstrate proficiency in creating responsive and user-centred design solutions would be well-suited to compete, as the project requires a robust system capable of handling high volumes of data while ensuring user engagement through intuitive interfaces and multilingual support, including British Sign Language.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scotland's Census 2021 - Online Collection Instrument

Notice Description

Provision of Scotland's Census 2021 Online Collection Instrument

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scotland's Census is a population survey of everyone in Scotland which currently takes place once every ten years. The next census in Scotland will be conducted primarily on-line. While the 2021 Census will be similar to previous censuses in Scotland, there are some significant differences in its design. Whilst around 20% of households opted to respond online during the 2011 Census, we anticipate the 2021 Census responses will be received predominantly through a Census Online Collection Instrument in 2021, with others participating on paper or by other means. Such a level of online response should improve both the accuracy of the collected data and the ability to publish census outputs/ statistics within intended timescales. This will not only reflect a stepped change in how NRS conducts the census, NRS believes it can also potentially contribute to wider digital initiatives in Scotland by, for example, helping to encourage increased online participation. We are looking for a Service Provider to provide the Census Online Collection Instrument for the 2021 census in Scotland to enable all households and communal establishments (e.g. prisons, care homes, Student Halls of Residency)to participate in the census and provide their census information online. The Census Online Collection Instrument includes: - Securely hosted, intelligent and responsive online questionnaires with complex user journeys, to enable census returns to be submitted electronically (in English or Gaelic). This data will then be processed within other systems to enable NRS to produce census outputs/ statistics. - Deliver responsive and user-centred design to maximise response and quality, whilst ensuring consistency with paper questionnaires and previous censuses. This should be iteratively developed and available to test during the build and design phase. - Integration with an interactive response and tracking system, Census Capture and Coding System, Content Management and other data sources, including NRS Geography and key reference data feeds. - A secure, robust and resilient Census Online Collection Instrument for NRS, that meets public users' online peak demands over the 2019 census rehearsal and 2021 Census period. - Online guidance and support for the Census Online Collection Instrument and associated questionnaires in agreed translated language formats, including British Sign Language (BSL) Secure decommissioning of the Census Online Collection Instrument and Census data

Options: The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for a further 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000526124
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312936
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Leanne Gourlay
Contact Email
leanne.gourlay@nrscotland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1313144215

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 7TF
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Corstorphine/Murrayfield
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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