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title: "Census 2031 Question Testing Contract"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000836764"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-07-08"
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# Census 2031 Question Testing Contract

Buyer: NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000836764

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## Summary

The National Records of Scotland (NRS) has successfully awarded a contract for the Census 2031 Question Testing services, focusing on qualitative and quantitative research to evaluate proposed Census questions. This public procurement process is classified under the industry category of General Public Services with a focus on Public Records. Based in Edinburgh, the NRS conducted this procurement through an open procedure, now at the award stage with the contract processing as active from 6th July 2026. The procurement has been handled by NRS, a central purchasing body, to support the effective execution of Scotland's forthcoming Census 2031.

This tender presents opportunities for large-scale enterprises skilled in research services, particularly those specialising in data quality and public content testing. The National Centre for Social Research, the awarded supplier, plans to utilise specialist subcontractors for specific portions of the work, potentially opening doors for niche businesses possessing expertise in research activities. Organisations capable of engaging in this contract may find avenues for joint ventures or subcontracting roles, forming partnerships to strengthen or diversify their service offerings within the UK market.

## Notice

National Records of Scotland (NRS) is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide Census 2031 question testing services, including qualitative and quantitative research to assess proposed Census questions, ensuring they meet user needs, are acceptable to the public, produce high-quality data, and support successful participation in Scotland's Census 2031.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

National Records of Scotland (NRS) has awarded a contract for the provision of Census 2031 Question Testing services. The services include qualitative and quantitative research to test proposed Census questions and questionnaire content for both online and paper questionnaires. The research will assess question design, respondent understanding and data quality, supporting the development, approval and delivery of Scotland's Census 2031.

Options: The contract contains optional requirements that were evaluated as part of the procurement process. NRS may elect to instruct these elements during the contract term subject to operational requirements and available funding. The total contract value includes the potential value of these optional elements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559698 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 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 | £324,595 |

## 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559698

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559698
  Census 2031 Question Testing Contract - National Records of Scotland (NRS) is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide Census 2031 question testing services, including qualitative and quantitative research to assess proposed Census questions, ensuring they meet user needs, are acceptable to the public, produce high-quality data, and support successful participation in Scotland's Census 2031.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836764

## Provenance

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