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Showcase Scotland at Celtic Connections

GLASGOW LIFE (CULTURE & SPORT GLASGOW)

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Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow Life (Culture & Sport Glasgow), located in Glasgow, UK, has initiated a procurement process titled "Showcase Scotland at Celtic Connections" under the general public services industry category. The procurement pertains to a high-profile project requiring a creative organisation to collaborate with the Celtic Connections team for a three-year term. This process follows a limited procurement method, with no prior call for competition, justified under Regulations 6.(1)(b)(i) of The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. The contract was awarded on 13 February 2025 and signed on 6 February 2025. The procurement initially went through a planning phase, which is relevant when considering the current award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event management and creative services to gain visibility by engaging in a unique cultural project. Active Events, an SME based in Glasgow, successfully secured the contract valued at £60,000, underscoring the suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises with substantial credentials and experience in creating, planning, and delivering large-scale events. Companies in the cultural and creative sectors can leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolios and expand their market presence by demonstrating their capabilities in high-profile projects.

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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-r6ebe6-0000789927
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524645
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F23 - Social and other specific services (Concessions)
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
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLASGOW LIFE (CULTURE & SPORT GLASGOW)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523817
    Showcase Scotland at Celtic Connections - 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
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524645
    Showcase Scotland at Celtic Connections - 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

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