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Lead Data Architect

National Records of Scotland

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14 Aug 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

National Records of Scotland procured an interim Lead Data Architect to provide senior data architecture management in Edinburgh. The requirement covers a lead-level information and data architecture role rather than the purchase of physical goods, despite the procurement being categorised under goods. The work is intended to support the organisation’s records and public information functions through specialist architectural leadership. It was obtained through the Interim Manager – IT framework, SP-22-002, and relates to data management (CPV 48613000). The buying organisation is National Records of Scotland, a Scottish public body and central purchasing organisation. Delivery is centred in Edinburgh, with the requirement described as a single Lead Data Architect assignment.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a limited mini-competition under the Interim Manager – IT framework, using an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. Lorien Resourcing was selected for the requirement. The contract was signed on 13 August 2026 and is active, with a value of £165,000. The contract period runs from 17 August 2026 to 18 June 2027. There was one lot covering the Lead Data Architect interim manager role. Eleven bids were recorded, all submitted electronically and all recorded as SME bids. The procurement is covered by the GPA and was treated as outside the scope of the relevant directive.

This award shows demand from National Records of Scotland for senior, interim data architecture leadership in Edinburgh, delivered through a public-sector IT framework and competed by mini-competition. A credible future supplier would need to provide an experienced Lead Data Architect who can operate as an interim manager, lead data architecture work and work effectively within a public records organisation. Framework access and the ability to respond efficiently to call-off competitions would be commercially important. The competition attracted 11 bids, indicating that this type of requirement can draw substantial interest from smaller suppliers. Businesses with a strong specialist resourcing model, public-sector delivery experience and senior data architecture capability would be well placed when comparable work returns to market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lead Data Architect

Notice Description

Lead Data Architect - Interim Manager

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lead Data Architect, 17 August 2026 to 18 June 2027, obtained under Interim Manager - IT - Framework, SP-22-002.

Procurement Information

Mini competition under SP-22-002.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000840182
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562313
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48613000 - Electronic data management (EDM)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 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
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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
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

Lorien Resourcing

Further Information

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