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Three-Year Subscription

NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND

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29 Jul 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Three-Year Subscription," managed by the National Records of Scotland, located in Edinburgh, has reached the award stage. This procurement falls under the industry category of General Public Services, focusing on a 3-year membership of a professional organisation. The method used was a limited process, specifically a direct award under framework RM6219, without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 23rd July 2026, with the main delivery location in Edinburgh, UK.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the field of digital preservation services. With a contract value of £32,967, it signifies a solid revenue stream and strengthens credibility for the awarded supplier, the Digital Preservation Coalition, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME). Enterprises specialising in digital preservation, learning and development, or those involved with governmental archival services would find this contract particularly beneficial for growth in both domestic and international contexts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Three-Year Subscription

Notice Description

3-year membership of professional organisation.

Procurement Information

Direct award under framework RM6219, Learning & Development.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838713
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561129
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,967 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 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

DIGITAL PRESERVATION COALITION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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