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title: "Strategic review of Data Licensing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000836701"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-07-13"
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# Strategic review of Data Licensing

Buyer: REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000836701

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## Summary

The Registers of Scotland (RoS) is embarking on a strategic review of its data licensing arrangements to enhance the value of its data assets. This process, currently in the planning stage, involves engaging with the market to seek expertise in public sector data licensing, commercialisation, and governance. Located in Edinburgh, RoS aims to gather feedback to inform potential future procurement exercises that align with their organisational goals. This procurement opportunity falls under the 'general public services' category and aligns with CPV codes 72322000, 72312100, and 79400000. The procurement is planned, with a future notice date set for 31 July 2027, and entails a services-based contract valued at £150,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in public sector data management and commercialisation. Companies with expertise in navigating complex multi-party licensing frameworks and those capable of providing strategic support in aligning data practices with public sector objectives stand to benefit significantly. Businesses with abilities in defining data principles, risk management, and capability development will find this project particularly advantageous as it requires tasks such as optimising data use and developing new data products and services. Engaging in this process allows businesses to expand their footprint in the public sector, enabling growth through strategic partnerships and contributing to innovative data management solutions.

## Notice

Background Registers of Scotland (RoS) is undertaking a strategic review of its current data licensing position as part of its ambition to maximise the value of the data it holds. RoS currently delivers a range of statutory and commercial data products to a diverse customer base, including citizens, public sector bodies, and commercial organisations. This breadth of demand has led to an increasing need to develop scalable and sustainable data products. The development of these products is shaped by existing licensing arrangements, including the Public Sector Geospatial Agreement (PSGA) and Postal Address File (PAF) frameworks. These define the terms under which data can be used, reused, and shared, particularly where third-party data is integrated with RoS datasets. RoS is seeking specialist support to work with existing RoS departments to define a data strategy that reflects the organisation's current and future priorities. Purpose of this Notice This notice is issued to engage with the market and identify organisations with expertise in public sector data licensing, data commercialisation, and governance. The feedback received will inform the scope, structure, and requirements of a potential future procurement exercise. Scope of Potential Requirement RoS is seeking a partner to provide expertise and support in the following areas covering both current and future activity. 1. Review of Current Licensing Landscape Assess RoS's current licensing arrangements, including PSGA, PAF, and other third party agreements Identify constraints, risks, and opportunities in the current model Advise on how existing frameworks can be leveraged to support data products and services while ensure statutory obligations remain paramount 2. Definition of Data Principles Support RoS in developing clear data principles covering: Data sharing and reuse Commercialisation and monetisation Transparency, fairness, and public value Ensure alignment with public sector obligations, corporate objectives and customer expectations 3. Recommendations and Implementation Roadmap Provide actionable, practical recommendations for: Optimising the use of RoS data Enabling new data products and services Managing licensing risks and compliance Clear options, trade-offs, and decision frameworks to support senior decision-making Develop an implementation roadmap that RoS can deliver internally 4. Capability and Skills Development Identify the organisational skills, roles, and capabilities required to: Sustain data commercialisation Govern data and licensing frameworks effectively Recommend approaches to embed these capabilities within RoS operations Key Context for Suppliers RoS operates within a complex licensing environment, particularly where third party data is embedded in its products There is a tension between legacy licensing models and ambitions for more open, scalable data products, which has been identified as a systemic issue RoS is exploring different strategic options, including changes to licensing arrangements and potential use of external partners to support commercialisation Market Engagement RoS invites expressions of interest from organisations with experience in: Public sector data licensing and governance Data commercialisation and product development Navigating complex multi party licensing frameworks Supporting organisations to unlock the value of their data assets Responses to this notice will help shape the design of any future procurement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Background Registers of Scotland (RoS) is undertaking a strategic review of its current data licensing position as part of its ambition to maximise the value of the data it holds. RoS currently delivers a range of statutory and commercial data products to a diverse customer base, including citizens, public sector bodies, and commercial organisations. This breadth of demand has led to an increasing need to develop scalable and sustainable data products. The development of these products is shaped by existing licensing arrangements, including the Public Sector Geospatial Agreement (PSGA) and Postal Address File (PAF) frameworks. These define the terms under which data can be used, reused, and shared, particularly where third-party data is integrated with RoS datasets. RoS is seeking specialist support to work with existing RoS departments to define a data strategy that reflects the organisation's current and future priorities. Purpose of this Notice This notice is issued to engage with the market and identify organisations with expertise in public sector data licensing, data commercialisation, and governance. The feedback received will inform the scope, structure, and requirements of a potential future procurement exercise. Scope of Potential Requirement RoS is seeking a partner to provide expertise and support in the following areas covering both current and future activity. 1. Review of Current Licensing Landscape Assess RoS's current licensing arrangements, including PSGA, PAF, and other third party agreements Identify constraints, risks, and opportunities in the current model Advise on how existing frameworks can be leveraged to support data products and services while ensure statutory obligations remain paramount 2. Definition of Data Principles Support RoS in developing clear data principles covering: Data sharing and reuse Commercialisation and monetisation Transparency, fairness, and public value Ensure alignment with public sector obligations, corporate objectives and customer expectations 3. Recommendations and Implementation Roadmap Provide actionable, practical recommendations for: Optimising the use of RoS data Enabling new data products and services Managing licensing risks and compliance Clear options, trade-offs, and decision frameworks to support senior decision-making Develop an implementation roadmap that RoS can deliver internally 4. Capability and Skills Development Identify the organisational skills, roles, and capabilities required to: Sustain data commercialisation Govern data and licensing frameworks effectively Recommend approaches to embed these capabilities within RoS operations Key Context for Suppliers RoS operates within a complex licensing environment, particularly where third party data is embedded in its products There is a tension between legacy licensing models and ambitions for more open, scalable data products, which has been identified as a systemic issue RoS is exploring different strategic options, including changes to licensing arrangements and potential use of external partners to support commercialisation Market Engagement RoS invites expressions of interest from organisations with experience in: Public sector data licensing and governance Data commercialisation and product development Navigating complex multi party licensing frameworks Supporting organisations to unlock the value of their data assets Responses to this notice will help shape the design of any future procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559977 |
| 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 | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Jul 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 | REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 7AU |
| 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 | Craigentinny/Duddingston |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72312100 - Data preparation services
- 72322000 - Data management services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559977

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559977
  Strategic review of Data Licensing - Background Registers of Scotland (RoS) is undertaking a strategic review of its current data licensing position as part of its ambition to maximise the value of the data it holds. RoS currently delivers a range of statutory and commercial data products to a diverse customer base, including citizens, public sector bodies, and commercial organisations. This breadth of demand has led to an increasing need to develop scalable and sustainable data products. The development of these products is shaped by existing licensing arrangements, including the Public Sector Geospatial Agreement (PSGA) and Postal Address File (PAF) frameworks. These define the terms under which data can be used, reused, and shared, particularly where third-party data is integrated with RoS datasets. RoS is seeking specialist support to work with existing RoS departments to define a data strategy that reflects the organisation's current and future priorities. Purpose of this Notice This notice is issued to engage with the market and identify organisations with expertise in public sector data licensing, data commercialisation, and governance. The feedback received will inform the scope, structure, and requirements of a potential future procurement exercise. Scope of Potential Requirement RoS is seeking a partner to provide expertise and support in the following areas covering both current and future activity. 1. Review of Current Licensing Landscape Assess RoS's current licensing arrangements, including PSGA, PAF, and other third party agreements Identify constraints, risks, and opportunities in the current model Advise on how existing frameworks can be leveraged to support data products and services while ensure statutory obligations remain paramount 2. Definition of Data Principles Support RoS in developing clear data principles covering: Data sharing and reuse Commercialisation and monetisation Transparency, fairness, and public value Ensure alignment with public sector obligations, corporate objectives and customer expectations 3. Recommendations and Implementation Roadmap Provide actionable, practical recommendations for: Optimising the use of RoS data Enabling new data products and services Managing licensing risks and compliance Clear options, trade-offs, and decision frameworks to support senior decision-making Develop an implementation roadmap that RoS can deliver internally 4. Capability and Skills Development Identify the organisational skills, roles, and capabilities required to: Sustain data commercialisation Govern data and licensing frameworks effectively Recommend approaches to embed these capabilities within RoS operations Key Context for Suppliers RoS operates within a complex licensing environment, particularly where third party data is embedded in its products There is a tension between legacy licensing models and ambitions for more open, scalable data products, which has been identified as a systemic issue RoS is exploring different strategic options, including changes to licensing arrangements and potential use of external partners to support commercialisation Market Engagement RoS invites expressions of interest from organisations with experience in: Public sector data licensing and governance Data commercialisation and product development Navigating complex multi party licensing frameworks Supporting organisations to unlock the value of their data assets Responses to this notice will help shape the design of any future procurement.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=836701
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836701

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