---
title: "Professional Services Framework Call Off Contract"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000826873"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-03-18"
---

# Professional Services Framework Call Off Contract

Buyer: NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000826873

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## Summary

The National Records of Scotland, located in Edinburgh, has awarded a contract for "Professional Services Framework Call Off Contract" within the general public services industry sector. This procurement process falls under the "services" category and is centred around estate professional services. The contract was initiated without prior publication of a call for competition as a call-off from a framework agreement, highlighting a limited procurement method. The award was completed on 18th March 2026, following the procurement regulations, and the contract was signed on 21st January 2026. The NRS estate in Edinburgh serves as the delivery location.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in professional estate services to enhance their market presence and build key connections within the public sector. Given that the award went to Austin Smith:Lord Limited, a large-scale provider of such services, it illustrates the potential for established businesses in the industry to secure high-value contracts. As competition in this procurement was conducted according to framework regulations, businesses on similar frameworks should be well-positioned to compete in future call-off opportunities. With a contract value of £100,000, it offers a lucrative avenue for growth and long-term contractual relationships with national authorities like the National Records of Scotland.

## Notice

Professional Estate Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Call Off from Framework 17/05/28 for Professional Services support

### Procurement Information

Call Off Contract from a Framework Agreement, called off in accordance with the terms and conditions. Competition for suppliers on the framework was conducted in accordance with the regulations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551921 |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## 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 | AUSTIN SMITH:LORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71315200 - Building consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551921

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551921
  Professional Services Framework Call Off Contract - Professional Estate Services

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826873

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