Award

Celtic Connections Creative Director

GLASGOW LIFE (CULTURE & SPORT GLASGOW)

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Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow Life (Culture & Sport Glasgow) has concluded the award stage for the procurement process entitled "Celtic Connections Creative Director." This public procurement falls under the industry category of General Public Services and is located in the UK, specifically in Glasgow. The procurement method used was a limited procedure due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract was signed on 12th December 2024, and the awarded supplier is Hexville Music Ltd. The focus of this procurement is on artistic direction, planning, production, and delivery of the Celtic Connections festival programme, overseen by the appointed Creative Director.

This tender provides an exceptional opportunity for businesses involved in creative and artistic production, particularly those with experience in festival management and cultural projects. The role of Creative Director is crucial for the continued growth and international reputation of the Celtic Connections festival, making it highly attractive for businesses aiming to expand their visibility and influence in the cultural sector. SMEs with a strong background in unique and bespoke cultural programming would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Celtic Connections Creative Director

Notice Description

The Creative Director is responsible for the artistic direction, planning, production and delivery of the Celtic Connections festival programme, working as part of the Celtic Connections festival team in Glasgow Life to set and agree festival objectives and project plans.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Glasgow Life have appointed The Creative Director to deliver the continued growth of the festival's credibility and reputation. The Director is responsible for the artistic direction, planning, production and delivery of the Celtic Connections festival programme, working as part of the Celtic Connections festival team in Glasgow Life to set and agree festival objectives and project plans.

Procurement Information

The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: absence of competition for technical reasons Explanation Under Reg.6(1)(b)(ii) of The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 - competition is absent for technical reasons. Market research informed this decision and identified that the programme is unique, bespoke to Glasgow and there are no other identifiable or comparable services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000787971
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521936
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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
£123,538 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

HEXVILLE MUSIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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