--- title: "1921 Census - Transcription of Historical Handwritten Records" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000647063" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000647063" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000647063.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000647063.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND" published: "2021-03-10" --- # 1921 Census - Transcription of Historical Handwritten Records Buyer: NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000647063 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000647063) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000647063.json) ## Summary The National Records of Scotland is initiating a procurement process titled "1921 Census - Transcription of Historical Handwritten Records" as part of its planning stage, aimed at understanding potential market options for the transcription of historical handwritten records. The procurement is classified under services and falls within the public services industry category. Key dates include a deadline for questions by noon GMT on 18 March 2021 and a submission deadline for responses by noon GMT on 26 March 2021. This tender is located in Edinburgh, UK, and is recognised under the GPA framework. This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for companies specialising in transcription, digitisation, and historical record management services. Organisations with expertise in handling large-scale transcription projects or those looking to gain experience in public sector contracts would be well-suited to participate. Interested suppliers can enhance their capabilities by engaging in this project, potentially forming relationships with a key public authority while contributing to the preservation of national heritage. ## Notice National Records of Scotland (NRS) are undertaking a Request for Information to provide NRS with a better understanding of the potential options and initiatives/developments within the market that are available to carry out transcription of historical handwritten records. ### Lot Information Lot 1 National Records of Scotland are undertaking a Request for Information (RFI) to provide NRS with a better understanding of the potential options and initiatives/developments within the market that are available to carry out transcription of historical handwritten records. The RFI document is available from the Public Contracts Scotland Website. The deadline for raising any questions in relation to the RFI is noon GMT on 18 March 2021, with the deadline for responding to the RFI being noon GMT on 26 March 2021 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409164 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Apr 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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, TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72312100 - Data preparation services - 72313000 - Data capture services ## Release History - 10 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409164 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR409164&idx=2 19th March 2021 - Questions and Answers - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR409164&idx=1 10th March 2021 - 1921 Census - RFI Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409164 1921 Census - Transcription of Historical Handwritten Records - National Records of Scotland (NRS) are undertaking a Request for Information to provide NRS with a better understanding of the potential options and initiatives/developments within the market that are available to carry out transcription of historical handwritten records. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000647063 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=647063 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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