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Data Curation and Metadata Standardization

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Response Deadline04/13/2027, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract, titled Data Curation and Metadata Standardization, is issued by the Economic and Social Research Council under UK Research and Innovation. The project focuses on developing harmonized metadata standards and curation workflows for prime contractors involved in social science research projects. By utilizing Dublin Core and DDI standards, the initiative aims to establish common delivery themes for curation, reduce duplication in data descriptions, and create consistent metadata schemas. The primary deliverables include the creation of standardized metadata guidelines and comprehensive curation workflow documentation. Interested parties should note that the solicitation was posted on October 4, 2026, with a response deadline set for April 13, 2027. The work falls under NAICS code 541690, focusing on specialized professional services to enhance data consistency across the research landscape.

General Info

ESRC subcontract for standardized metadata guidelines and curation workflows for social science research.

Agency

UK Research and Innovation → Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

NAICS

541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 204390.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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PostedOct 4

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Response DeadlineApr 13

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04/13/2027, 03:00:00 PM UTCin 6 months

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AgencyUK Research and Innovation → Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

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Organization / AgencyUK Research and Innovation → Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

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Performs development of harmonized metadata standards and curation workflows for prime contractors on ESRC/UKRI social science research projects. Establishes common delivery themes for curation, reduces duplication in data descriptions, and creates consistent metadata schemas using Dublin Core and DDI standards. Delivers standardized metadata guidelines and curation workflow documentation.

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