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Summary of the contracting process

The National Records of Scotland, operating as a central purchasing body, has completed a procurement process titled "TrendAI and Professional Services." The contract, with the reference NRS-26-43-F, focuses on General Public Services and Public Records and is situated in Edinburgh, UK. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 10th June 2026. The procurement method used was a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition against the Scottish Government Software Value Added Reseller Services Framework, Reference SP-21-034. Notably, the contract has been valued at £15,437.05 GBP.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses operating within the software service and solutions sector, particularly those offering professional services aligned with AI technologies. While the procurement was executed via a direct award with Computacenter as the sole supplier, understanding the framework and its requirements could position similar large-scale technology providers and resellers to secure similar opportunities in future frameworks. Businesses specialising in digital transformation and data analytics could find potential growth avenues should similar needs arise within public service sectors.

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Notice Title

TrendAI and Professional Services

Notice Description

This contract is for the purchase of TrendAI Flex Credits and professional services, and is a direct award against the Scottish Government Software Value Added Reseller Services Framework, Ref: SP-21-034.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the purchase of TrendAI Flex Credits and professional services, and is a direct award against the Scottish Government Software Value Added Reseller Services Framework, Ref: SP-21-034.

Procurement Information

Direct Award of contract against the Scottish Government Software Value Added Reseller Services Framework, Ref: SP-21-034. NRS Ref: NRS-26-43-F

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836880
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559703
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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48318000 - Scanner software package

48730000 - Security software package

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,437 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20261 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

COMPUTACENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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