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Professional Services Framework Call Off Contract

NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Records of Scotland, located in Edinburgh, has awarded a contract for "Professional Services Framework Call Off Contract" within the general public services industry sector. This procurement process falls under the "services" category and is centred around estate professional services. The contract was initiated without prior publication of a call for competition as a call-off from a framework agreement, highlighting a limited procurement method. The award was completed on 18th March 2026, following the procurement regulations, and the contract was signed on 21st January 2026. The NRS estate in Edinburgh serves as the delivery location.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in professional estate services to enhance their market presence and build key connections within the public sector. Given that the award went to Austin Smith:Lord Limited, a large-scale provider of such services, it illustrates the potential for established businesses in the industry to secure high-value contracts. As competition in this procurement was conducted according to framework regulations, businesses on similar frameworks should be well-positioned to compete in future call-off opportunities. With a contract value of £100,000, it offers a lucrative avenue for growth and long-term contractual relationships with national authorities like the National Records of Scotland.

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Notice Title

Professional Services Framework Call Off Contract

Notice Description

Professional Estate Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call Off from Framework 17/05/28 for Professional Services support

Procurement Information

Call Off Contract from a Framework Agreement, called off in accordance with the terms and conditions. Competition for suppliers on the framework was conducted in accordance with the regulations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826873
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551921
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20262 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

AUSTIN SMITH:LORD

Further Information

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