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Award of Data Strategy for NRS

National Records of Scotland

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15 Aug 2025 at 12:50

PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Summary of the contracting process

The National Records of Scotland (NRS), based in Edinburgh, has concluded the award stage for a procurement process focused on developing a Data Strategy. The project falls within the services industry category, particularly in IT and data services. The contract was directly awarded to Data Orchard CIC, a Hereford-based supplier, without competition, highlighting the direct procurement method. This service contract aims to enhance NRS's data governance and management, aligning with their business objectives and digital transformation goals. The tender period begins on November 8, 2025, with the contract having been signed on May 8, 2025, for a total value of £44,266.33.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on providing data and IT consulting services, particularly those skilled in developing comprehensive data strategies that integrate with overarching business and statutory requirements. Organisations with expertise in digital transformation and data management could find future tenders from NRS beneficial, given their strategic business objectives. The direct award of this contract implies that prospective suppliers should maintain strong relationships and demonstrate niche expertise to maximise future opportunities in such procurement practices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Data Strategy for NRS

Notice Description

NRS is seeking support in developing a comprehensive Data Strategy to guide the effective use, governance, and management of data across the organisation. The strategy will align with our strategic business objectives, statutory obligations, and digital transformation goals

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802420
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537095
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,266 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
National Records of Scotland
Additional Buyers

Falkirk Council

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Forth Valley College

Glasgow Caledonian University

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Perth & Kinross Council

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Government

Social Security Scotland

University of Strathclyde

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
EH1 3YY
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
25
Supplier Names

Alpha Marketing UK Ltd

Brewster Brothers Ltd

Craigforth Consultancy and Research

Data Orchard CIC

Econ Engineering Ltd

GMC Corsehill Ltd

Global HSE Solutions

HYPOSTYLE DESIGNS LIMITED

Harper Macleod LLP

Harvey Nash Limited

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

HighWater (Scotland) Ltd

Holmes Miller Ltd.

Knoxfield Estate Services Ltd

Land Use Consultants Limited

Luce Bay Plant Hire Ltd

Moray Marine Solutions LTD

Mphasis

POWATEC GmbH

Sanderson Government and Defence

Spinwell Global Ltd

Storrier & Donaldson Ltd

The Lines Between Ltd.

Venesky Brown Ltd

Wylie Shanks Architects LLP

Further Information

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