Census 2031 Question Testing Contract

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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.

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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.

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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 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 6 Jul 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
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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: 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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