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UK_991 A scoping exercise for a Scottish Cultural Export service

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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19 Dec 2025 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has completed a procurement process for the scoping of a Scottish Cultural Export service, which falls under the services industry category, specifically research consultancy services. This opportunity was managed as a limited competition, below threshold procurement, underlining an emphasis on encouraging smaller suppliers. The process reached the award stage on 19th December 2025, with the contract signing occurring on 24th November 2025. Based in London, the British Council acted as the purchasing authority, while the successful supplier was Creative Services (Scotland) Ltd, located in North Kessock, Scotland. The contract, valued at £25,840 net (£31,008 gross), runs until 30th June 2026, with an option for extension until July 2027.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy, particularly those capable of performing sector surveys, gap analysis, and SWOT analysis within the cultural export domain. Companies who provide strategic insights and have the capability to consult on international cultural export models might find this type of contract appealing. SMEs, like Creative Services (Scotland) Ltd, are particularly well-suited for such projects, given the procurement method's orientation towards smaller businesses. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a firm's portfolio and expand its expertise in government consultancy services.

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Notice Title

UK_991 A scoping exercise for a Scottish Cultural Export service

Notice Description

Procurement of research specialists to look at gap analysis, undertake sector survey and consultation, look at other countries cultural exports models, SWOT analysis of different operational models for Scotland and/or pilot, and key services it could provide alongside existing complimentary organisations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa8a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084983-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,840 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
global.procurement@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CREATIVE SERVICES (SCOTLAND

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