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title: "Probabilistic Data Matching for Data Linkage"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000789622"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2025-02-04"
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# Probabilistic Data Matching for Data Linkage

Buyer: NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000789622

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## Summary

The National Records of Scotland, based in Edinburgh, has awarded a contract for "Probabilistic Data Matching for Data Linkage." This procurement falls under the industry category of General Public Services and relates specifically to digital technology projects. The contract was awarded following a competition run under the Scottish Government's Digital Technology and Cyber Service Lot 1. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract being awarded on 3rd February 2025. Storm ID Ltd, also based in Edinburgh, has been selected as the supplier, with the contract valued at £143,900. The delivery of the new data linkage solution will take place at the National Records of Scotland's existing cloud infrastructure in Edinburgh.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in digital technology and data services, particularly those with expertise in cloud-based solutions. The focus on improving data linkage results and process efficiencies, while ensuring compliance with various standards, suggests that companies well-versed in data governance and cyber security would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The tender aligns with the Digital Scotland Service Standard, offering a scalable and modern solution that holds potential for further technological advancement and operational enhancement.

## Notice

Award of contract following competition against Scottish Government's Digital Technology and Cyber Service Lot 1 - Digital Technology Projects. NRS ref: 17/01/01 - Probabilistic Data Matching for Data Linkage

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To scope, deliver, support and maintain a new data linkage solution that aligns with the principles and requirements of the Digital Scotland Service Standard (DSSS), hosted in NRS' existing cloud infrastructure, to replace the existing on-premise Big Match solution. The goal(s) of this project are: - - To improve data linkage results and reduce processing effort by replacing the NRS on-premise "Bigmatch" data linkage solution with an Azure based "Splink" solution, with security and data governance inbuilt; - To introduce new functionality and simplify business processes; - To have a fully tested and fully supported solution that is DEA, DPA and Cyber Essentials+ compliant; and - To migrate to the new solution as soon as possible.

Options: The contract has two optional 12 month extensions at the discretion of the Contracting Authority.

### Procurement Information

The contract is the result of a competition that was run under Scottish Government's DPS for Technology and Cyber Service Lot 1 - Digital Technology Projects

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523173 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £143,900 |

## 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 | EH1 3YY |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STORM ID |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523173

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523173
  Probabilistic Data Matching for Data Linkage - Award of contract following competition against Scottish Government's Digital Technology and Cyber Service Lot 1 - Digital Technology Projects. NRS ref: 17/01/01 - Probabilistic Data Matching for Data Linkage

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000789622

## Provenance

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