--- title: "Scotland's Census 2021 - Online Collection Instrument" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000526124" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000526124" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000526124.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000526124.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND" published: "2018-03-07" --- # Scotland's Census 2021 - Online Collection Instrument Buyer: NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000526124 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000526124) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000526124.json) ## Summary The procurement process for "Scotland's Census 2021 - Online Collection Instrument" is managed by the National Records of Scotland, located in Edinburgh. This contract, classified under the services category, uses a selective procurement method and is currently in the Award stage, having been signed on 16 January 2018. The initiative aims to facilitate online participation in Scotland's census, showcasing a modern approach in data collection that is expected to enhance the accuracy and timeliness of the collected information. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on technology and service delivery, such as software development and digital user experience design firms, particularly those with expertise in secure online platforms. Companies that can demonstrate proficiency in creating responsive and user-centred design solutions would be well-suited to compete, as the project requires a robust system capable of handling high volumes of data while ensuring user engagement through intuitive interfaces and multilingual support, including British Sign Language. ## 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 Options: 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=MAR312936 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Jan 2018 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 - 7 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312936 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312936 Scotland's Census 2021 - Online Collection Instrument - Provision of Scotland's Census 2021 Online Collection Instrument ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/search_CategoryView.aspx?ID=341 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000526124 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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