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RESEARCH ON PRODUCTION WORKFORCE GAPS WITHIN SCOTLAND'S SCREEN & LIVE PERFORMANCE SECTORS

CREATIVE SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Creative Scotland, a public body, conducted a procurement process for a project titled "Research on Production Workforce Gaps within Scotland’s Screen & Live Performance Sectors." This procurement falls under the industry category of recreation, culture, and religion (COFOG code 08) and is located in Edinburgh, Scotland (UKM). The process utilised an open procedure procurement method, and the relevant procurement stages included a tender phase noted on 11 November 2024, with a submission deadline on 2 December 2024, followed by the award phase starting on 2 December 2024. The contract was subsequently awarded to Ekos Ltd, a large enterprise, and was signed on 20 January 2025. The project's budget ranged from £45,000 to £50,000 excluding VAT, with the contract period running from 15 January 2025 to 30 April 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in research services, especially those specialising in film and live performance sectors. Companies with expertise in analysing workforce gaps and providing detailed research insights may find this contract highly beneficial for growth. Given the open procurement method, the contract was accessible to a diverse range of potential bidders, making it an inclusive opportunity for different types of businesses to showcase their capabilities and secure governmental contracts in Scotland's creative industries.

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Notice Title

RESEARCH ON PRODUCTION WORKFORCE GAPS WITHIN SCOTLAND'S SCREEN & LIVE PERFORMANCE SECTORS

Notice Description

Please see the attached Tender Brief

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783008
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525475
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CREATIVE SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kelly.neill@creativescotland.com
Contact Phone
+44 3303332000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3EG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EKOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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