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title: "Specialised Business Resource to Develop an Outline Business Case for the NRS Census Programme"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000804255"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2025-07-14"
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# Specialised Business Resource to Develop an Outline Business Case for the NRS Census Programme

Buyer: NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000804255

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the National Records of Scotland involves the development of an Outline Business Case for the NRS Census Programme. This is set in the "General public services" sector and the location is Edinburgh, specifically in the UKM75 region. The procurement stage has reached the 'Award' phase, with Deloitte LLP being awarded the contract. The contract, valued at £75,000, was signed on 28th April 2025. This contract is a direct award under the CCS Management Consultancy Framework 3, due to the project's urgent nature. The tender didn't require prior publication of a call for competition, and the outline case is to be completed by May 2025 to align with Scottish Government funding cycles for 2026/27 and beyond. The contract includes a potential one-month extension.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialised in management consultancy services, particularly those capable of rapid deployment and execution. Although awarded as a direct contract to a large firm, engaging within such frameworks can position businesses in future procurement cycles, given the continuity of similar government initiatives. Companies with strengths in developing strategic business cases, collaborating with public bodies, and providing insightful consultancy within tight deadlines would be particularly suited to such opportunities. This engagement not only enhances the participating company's portfolio but also allows them a foothold in the broader, ongoing Census initiatives and similar public sector projects.

## Notice

Direct award of contract against CCS Management Consultancy Framework 3, Lot 3 (Ref RM6187). NRS ref: 17/01/03 - Specialised Business Resource to Develop an Outline Business Case for NRS Census Programme

### Lot Information

Lot 1

CCS Framework: RM6187 Call-off deliverables:- NRS are initiating a Census 2031 Programme which will commence in 2025/26, with funding secured for a one-year initiation at this stage. A Strategic Outline Case was created in 2024 and the Programme have now agreed the preferred option for delivery over the years to 2033. This updated position is to be developed into an Outline Business Case by May 2025, to feed into Scottish Government funding cycles for 26/27 and beyond. a) Census outline business case: Develop outline business case for Census 2031, working with NRS and partners to draw from the Strategic Outline Case and draw updated material from the Programme on the preferred option and delivery approach.

Options: This contract has a 1 month optional extension at the discretion of the Contracting Authority.

### Procurement Information

The contract is a Direct Award under CCS Framework Agreement RM6187 - Management Consultancy Framework 3. Direct Award is an approved mechanism within this Framework Agreement. The work is urgent in nature.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534592 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 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 | £75,000 |

## 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 | DELOITTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534592

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534592
  Specialised Business Resource to Develop an Outline Business Case for the NRS Census Programme - Direct award of contract against CCS Management Consultancy Framework 3, Lot 3 (Ref RM6187). NRS ref: 17/01/03 - Specialised Business Resource to Develop an Outline Business Case for NRS Census Programme

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804255

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