Planning

Statistical Disclosure Control and Outputs Project

NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND

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Planning

04 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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

The National Records of Scotland (NRS), a central purchasing body, is planning a procurement process for the Statistical Disclosure Control and Outputs Project. This process is currently in the planning stage as of 4th July 2025. The procurement involves services in the general public services sector, specifically under CPV code 79330000. The location for this project is Edinburgh, region UKM75, with deadlines for raising questions on the request for information set on 11th July 2025, and responses due by 18th July 2025. An important future notice date is scheduled for 22nd September 2025.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in statistical and data management services, especially those offering innovative solutions for statistical disclosure control. It is particularly suited for vendors with expertise in handling complex data protection and statistical outputs. Firms that can offer comprehensive market solutions to meet NRS's requirements will find this tender advantageous for expanding their client base within public services, enhancing their reputation, and securing long-term partnerships with a national authority. Potential bidders should ensure their readiness by engaging with the Request for Information process promptly to better align their offerings with NRS's needs.

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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-r6ebe6-0000803437
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533928
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

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
22 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

Notice Documents

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