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Showcase Scotland at Celtic Connections

GLASGOW LIFE (CULTURE & SPORT GLASGOW)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Feb 2025 at 10:02

Award

13 Feb 2025 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow Life (Culture & Sport Glasgow) has awarded a contract for the organisation and delivery of 'Showcase Scotland at Celtic Connections'. The procurement falls under the industry category of festival organisation services (CPV code 79953000) and is located in the Glasgow region (UKM82). The contract, titled 'Showcase Scotland at Celtic Connections', was established using a limited procurement method as per Regulations 6.(1)(b)(i) of The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. The procurement stage is now complete, and the contract, valued at £60,000, was awarded on 6th February 2025 to Active Events, a local SME based in Glasgow.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in event planning and festival organisation to collaborate on high-profile cultural projects. The contract offers a unique chance to enhance business experience and reputation by delivering a large-scale event like Showcase Scotland. Companies with strong credentials in creative production, logistics, and programme planning would find this opportunity well-suited to their expertise. Engaging in such projects can drive business growth by establishing partnerships within the public sector and expanding market presence in the cultural events industry.

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Notice Title

Showcase Scotland at Celtic Connections

Notice Description

This VEAT notice is to advise the intention to award a contract term for a three year period to meet Glasgow Life's requirement for a creative organisation to work closely with the Celtic Connections team to develop this high-profile project. Glasgow Life intend to award this under Regulations 6.(1)(b)(i) of The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016

Lot Information

Lot 1

The delivery of Showcase Scotland is a unique event where the supplier with the credentials and experience to create, plan and deliver a programme for the event. Under Regulations 6.(1)(b)(i) of The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 to be used as justification for award and demonstrate compliance with regulated thresholds.

Procurement Information

Under Regulations 6.(1)(b)(i) of The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 to be used as justification for award and demonstrate compliance with regulated thresholds.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04de69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007243-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79953000 - Festival organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLASGOW LIFE (CULTURE & SPORT GLASGOW)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lauren.kinnear@glasgowlife.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412875923

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1LH
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTIVE EVENTS

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