Creation of Transcriptions (Electronic Indexes) of the Historic 1921 Scotland’s Census Handwritten Records

Concepts

• edinburgh
• data preparation
• scotland
• creation of transcriptions
• transcription
• electronic indexes
• census images
• scotland’s census handwritten records
• handwritten characters
• historic

Location

Scotland:

Description

The Creation of Transcriptions (Electronic Indexes) of the Historic 1921 Scotland’s Census Handwritten Records.

Total Quantity or Scope

The appointment of a Service Provider to: a) Deliver transcription of the 1921 Census images. b) Deliver a quality assurance methodology to ensure the transcription meets NRS required level of accuracy (accuracy level of the data transcribed is required to be at least 98%. This means that a minimum of 98% of the characters captured into the final version of the dataset accurately match the handwritten characters on the images). c) Provide ICT infrastructure (software, hardware, and database for storing images and transcribed data to facilitate the transcription and quality assurance). d) Ensure a sufficient level of security is applied to ensure project material is protected from accidental or deliberate loss, theft or damage. and f) Deliver management arrangements to deliver these requirements.

Award Detail

Renewal Options

Two 6 months extensions available at the sole discretion of the Purchaser.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 72312100 - Data preparation services
• 72313000 - Data capture services

Indicators

• Options are available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The Total value of the procurement stated at II.1.7 of this Contract Award Notice and the Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT) stated at V.2.4 of this Contract Award Notice are the maximum costs for delivery of the Full Transcription of the 1921 Census. Final costs will be dependant on the final number of characters transcribed. (SC Ref:680678)