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Lead Product Manager

NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND

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12 May 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Lead Product Manager" role for Census 2031 was conducted by the National Records of Scotland. This contract, classified under the services category with a CPV code of 79620000, was executed through an open procedure. The process has reached the contract award stage, with a contract signed on 29 April 2026. Located in Edinburgh, Scotland, this opportunity falls under the Central Purchasing Body's remit, focusing on general public services. The awarded contract is valued at £95,017 and the successful supplier is Harvey Nash Limited.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in product management services, particularly those with experience in public sector projects. Although it has been awarded to a large enterprise, the tender received four electronic bids, indicating a competitive environment. Companies with the capability to provide high-level managerial services in similar frameworks can explore future opportunities within the SCOTTISH PROCUREMENT INTERIM IT STAFF SERVICES FRAMEWORK or similar government projects. SME participation in future tenders in this category, particularly those with innovative approaches, could lead to significant business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lead Product Manager

Notice Description

Lead Product Manager for Census 2031

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lead Product Manager for Census 2031, mini competition under SCOTTISH PROCUREMENT INTERIM IT STAFF SERVICES FRAMEWORK SP-22-002

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831777
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555709
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,017 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

HARVEY NASH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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