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Census 2031 Question Testing Contract

National Records of Scotland

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08 Jul 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Records of Scotland (NRS) has successfully awarded a contract for the Census 2031 Question Testing services, focusing on qualitative and quantitative research to evaluate proposed Census questions. This public procurement process is classified under the industry category of General Public Services with a focus on Public Records. Based in Edinburgh, the NRS conducted this procurement through an open procedure, now at the award stage with the contract processing as active from 6th July 2026. The procurement has been handled by NRS, a central purchasing body, to support the effective execution of Scotland's forthcoming Census 2031.

This tender presents opportunities for large-scale enterprises skilled in research services, particularly those specialising in data quality and public content testing. The National Centre for Social Research, the awarded supplier, plans to utilise specialist subcontractors for specific portions of the work, potentially opening doors for niche businesses possessing expertise in research activities. Organisations capable of engaging in this contract may find avenues for joint ventures or subcontracting roles, forming partnerships to strengthen or diversify their service offerings within the UK market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Census 2031 Question Testing Contract

Notice Description

National Records of Scotland (NRS) is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide Census 2031 question testing services, including qualitative and quantitative research to assess proposed Census questions, ensuring they meet user needs, are acceptable to the public, produce high-quality data, and support successful participation in Scotland's Census 2031.

Lot Information

Lot 1

National Records of Scotland (NRS) has awarded a contract for the provision of Census 2031 Question Testing services. The services include qualitative and quantitative research to test proposed Census questions and questionnaire content for both online and paper questionnaires. The research will assess question design, respondent understanding and data quality, supporting the development, approval and delivery of Scotland's Census 2031.

Options: The contract contains optional requirements that were evaluated as part of the procurement process. NRS may elect to instruct these elements during the contract term subject to operational requirements and available funding. The total contract value includes the potential value of these optional elements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836764
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559698
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

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£324,595 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3YY
Postcode Area
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

National Centre for Social Research

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559698
    Census 2031 Question Testing Contract - National Records of Scotland (NRS) is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide Census 2031 question testing services, including qualitative and quantitative research to assess proposed Census questions, ensuring they meet user needs, are acceptable to the public, produce high-quality data, and support successful participation in Scotland's Census 2031.

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