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Research & Advisory Services

Notice Description

National Records of Scotland (NRS) is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide research and advisory services, including access to market insights, analysis, and expert guidance, to support the planning and delivery of its digital strategy during a period of significant organisational, financial and technological change.

Lot Information

Lot 1

National Records of Scotland (NRS) has awarded a contract for the provision of research and advisory services, including access to market insights, analysis, and expert guidance, to support the planning and delivery of its digital strategy during a period of significant organisational, financial and technological change. This contract was awarded via direct award from the Government Commercial Agency framework agreement G-Cloud 14 (RM1557.14), Lot 3: Cloud Support. No further competition was undertaken at call-off stage. The award criteria were established and assessed as part of the framework procurement process. The price and quality split shown reflects the framework award criteria and is included for transparency and PCS reporting purposes only.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000833328
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556921
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: 79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: £275,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 28 May 20261 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

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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: TLM Scotland
Local Authority: City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward: City Centre
Westminster Constituency: Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: GARTNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556921
Research & Advisory Services - National Records of Scotland (NRS) is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide research and advisory services, including access to market insights, analysis, and expert guidance, to support the planning and delivery of its digital strategy during a period of significant organisational, financial and technological change.

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