--- title: "Scotland's Census 2021 Online Collection Instrument" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000489021" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000489021" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000489021.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000489021.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND" published: "2017-03-30" --- # Scotland's Census 2021 Online Collection Instrument Buyer: NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000489021 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000489021) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000489021.json) ## Summary The National Records of Scotland is seeking tenders for the "Scotland's Census 2021 Online Collection Instrument." This project falls under the general public services category and involves creating a secure online platform for collecting census responses in Scotland. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure, and is currently at the Tender stage. The deadline for submissions is 2nd May 2017, with the expected contract value reaching £8 million. Interested candidates should ensure their proposals can meet the demanding requirements of secure IT systems integration and user-centred design. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in developing secure platforms and online collection instruments. Companies adept in delivering responsive online environments, with a background in handling complex user journeys and data integration, would be well-suited to compete. Moreover, firms that can demonstrate a commitment to sustainable development and community benefits may have an edge, as these factors are expected to be integral to the project's execution. ## Notice Provision of Scotland's Census 2021 Online Collection Instrument ### Lot Information Lot 1 Scotland's Census is a population survey of everyone in Scotland which currently takes place once every ten years. The next census in Scotland will be conducted primarily on-line. While the 2021 Census will be similar to previous censuses in Scotland, there are some significant differences in its design. Whilst around 20% of households opted to respond online during the 2011 Census, we anticipate the 2021 Census responses will be received predominantly through a Census Online Collection Instrument in 2021, with others participating on paper or by other means. Such a level of online response should improve both the accuracy of the collected data and the ability to publish census outputs/ statistics within intended timescales. This will not only reflect a stepped change in how NRS conducts the census, NRS believes it can also potentially contribute to wider digital initiatives in Scotland by, for example, helping to encourage increased online participation. We are looking for a Service Provider to provide the Census Online Collection Instrument for the 2021 census in Scotland to enable all households and communal establishments (e.g. prisons, care homes, Student Halls of Residency)to participate in the census and provide their census information online. The Census Online Collection Instrument includes: - Securely hosted, intelligent and responsive online questionnaires with complex user journeys, to enable census returns to be submitted electronically (in English or Gaelic). This data will then be processed within other systems to enable NRS to produce census outputs/ statistics. - Deliver responsive and user-centred design to maximise response and quality, whilst ensuring consistency with paper questionnaires and previous censuses. This should be iteratively developed and available to test during the build and design phase. - Integration with an interactive response and tracking system, Census Capture and Coding System, Content Management and other data sources, including NRS Geography and key reference data feeds. - A secure, robust and resilient Census Online Collection Instrument for NRS, that meets public users' online peak demands over the 2019 census rehearsal and 2021 Census period. - Online guidance and support for the Census Online Collection Instrument and associated questionnaires in agreed translated language formats, including British Sign Language (BSL) Secure decommissioning of the Census Online Collection Instrument and Census data. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) 2015. Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for a further 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR278720 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 2 May 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000,000 | | Lots value | £8,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 7TF | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Corstorphine/Murrayfield | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72314000 - Data collection and collation services ## Release History - 30 Mar 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR278720 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR278720&idx=8 1st April 2017 - ESPD for Scotland's Census 2021 Online Collection Instrument - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR278720 Scotland's Census 2021 Online Collection Instrument - Provision of Scotland's Census 2021 Online Collection Instrument ## Notice URLs - http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=489021 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=489021 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/search_CategoryView.aspx?ID=341 - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000489021 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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