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Specialised Business Resource to Develop an Outline Business Case for the NRS Census Programme

NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the National Records of Scotland involves the development of an Outline Business Case for the NRS Census Programme. This is set in the "General public services" sector and the location is Edinburgh, specifically in the UKM75 region. The procurement stage has reached the 'Award' phase, with Deloitte LLP being awarded the contract. The contract, valued at £75,000, was signed on 28th April 2025. This contract is a direct award under the CCS Management Consultancy Framework 3, due to the project's urgent nature. The tender didn't require prior publication of a call for competition, and the outline case is to be completed by May 2025 to align with Scottish Government funding cycles for 2026/27 and beyond. The contract includes a potential one-month extension.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialised in management consultancy services, particularly those capable of rapid deployment and execution. Although awarded as a direct contract to a large firm, engaging within such frameworks can position businesses in future procurement cycles, given the continuity of similar government initiatives. Companies with strengths in developing strategic business cases, collaborating with public bodies, and providing insightful consultancy within tight deadlines would be particularly suited to such opportunities. This engagement not only enhances the participating company's portfolio but also allows them a foothold in the broader, ongoing Census initiatives and similar public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Specialised Business Resource to Develop an Outline Business Case for the NRS Census Programme

Notice Description

Direct award of contract against CCS Management Consultancy Framework 3, Lot 3 (Ref RM6187). NRS ref: 17/01/03 - Specialised Business Resource to Develop an Outline Business Case for NRS Census Programme

Lot Information

Lot 1

CCS Framework: RM6187 Call-off deliverables:- NRS are initiating a Census 2031 Programme which will commence in 2025/26, with funding secured for a one-year initiation at this stage. A Strategic Outline Case was created in 2024 and the Programme have now agreed the preferred option for delivery over the years to 2033. This updated position is to be developed into an Outline Business Case by May 2025, to feed into Scottish Government funding cycles for 26/27 and beyond. a) Census outline business case: Develop outline business case for Census 2031, working with NRS and partners to draw from the Strategic Outline Case and draw updated material from the Programme on the preferred option and delivery approach.

Options: This contract has a 1 month optional extension at the discretion of the Contracting Authority.

Procurement Information

The contract is a Direct Award under CCS Framework Agreement RM6187 - Management Consultancy Framework 3. Direct Award is an approved mechanism within this Framework Agreement. The work is urgent in nature.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804255
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534592
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Bev Davenport
Contact Email
bev.davenport@nrscotland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

DELOITTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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