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Probabilistic Data Matching for Data Linkage

NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND

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04 Feb 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Records of Scotland, based in Edinburgh, has awarded a contract for "Probabilistic Data Matching for Data Linkage." This procurement falls under the industry category of General Public Services and relates specifically to digital technology projects. The contract was awarded following a competition run under the Scottish Government's Digital Technology and Cyber Service Lot 1. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract being awarded on 3rd February 2025. Storm ID Ltd, also based in Edinburgh, has been selected as the supplier, with the contract valued at £143,900. The delivery of the new data linkage solution will take place at the National Records of Scotland's existing cloud infrastructure in Edinburgh.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in digital technology and data services, particularly those with expertise in cloud-based solutions. The focus on improving data linkage results and process efficiencies, while ensuring compliance with various standards, suggests that companies well-versed in data governance and cyber security would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The tender aligns with the Digital Scotland Service Standard, offering a scalable and modern solution that holds potential for further technological advancement and operational enhancement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Probabilistic Data Matching for Data Linkage

Notice Description

Award of contract following competition against Scottish Government's Digital Technology and Cyber Service Lot 1 - Digital Technology Projects. NRS ref: 17/01/01 - Probabilistic Data Matching for Data Linkage

Lot Information

Lot 1

To scope, deliver, support and maintain a new data linkage solution that aligns with the principles and requirements of the Digital Scotland Service Standard (DSSS), hosted in NRS' existing cloud infrastructure, to replace the existing on-premise Big Match solution. The goal(s) of this project are: - - To improve data linkage results and reduce processing effort by replacing the NRS on-premise "Bigmatch" data linkage solution with an Azure based "Splink" solution, with security and data governance inbuilt; - To introduce new functionality and simplify business processes; - To have a fully tested and fully supported solution that is DEA, DPA and Cyber Essentials+ compliant; and - To migrate to the new solution as soon as possible.

Options: The contract has two optional 12 month extensions at the discretion of the Contracting Authority.

Procurement Information

The contract is the result of a competition that was run under Scottish Government's DPS for Technology and Cyber Service Lot 1 - Digital Technology Projects

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000789622
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523173
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£143,900 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 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
Jenna Morrison
Contact Email
jenna.morrison@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STORM ID

Further Information

Notice Documents

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