Planning

1921 Census - Transcription of Historical Handwritten Records

NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND

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Planning

10 Mar 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Records of Scotland is initiating a procurement process titled "1921 Census - Transcription of Historical Handwritten Records" as part of its planning stage, aimed at understanding potential market options for the transcription of historical handwritten records. The procurement is classified under services and falls within the public services industry category. Key dates include a deadline for questions by noon GMT on 18 March 2021 and a submission deadline for responses by noon GMT on 26 March 2021. This tender is located in Edinburgh, UK, and is recognised under the GPA framework.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for companies specialising in transcription, digitisation, and historical record management services. Organisations with expertise in handling large-scale transcription projects or those looking to gain experience in public sector contracts would be well-suited to participate. Interested suppliers can enhance their capabilities by engaging in this project, potentially forming relationships with a key public authority while contributing to the preservation of national heritage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1921 Census - Transcription of Historical Handwritten Records

Notice Description

National Records of Scotland (NRS) are undertaking a Request for Information to provide NRS with a better understanding of the potential options and initiatives/developments within the market that are available to carry out transcription of historical handwritten records.

Lot Information

Lot 1

National Records of Scotland are undertaking a Request for Information (RFI) to provide NRS with a better understanding of the potential options and initiatives/developments within the market that are available to carry out transcription of historical handwritten records. The RFI document is available from the Public Contracts Scotland Website. The deadline for raising any questions in relation to the RFI is noon GMT on 18 March 2021, with the deadline for responding to the RFI being noon GMT on 26 March 2021

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000647063
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409164
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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

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

CPV Codes

72312100 - Data preparation services

72313000 - Data capture services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Apr 2021Expired
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
Simon McLean
Contact Email
simon.mclean@nrscotland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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, TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Corstorphine/Murrayfield
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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