Award

RESEARCH ON TELEVISION PRODUCTION QUOTAS AND COMPARABLE POLICY DELIVERY MECHANISMS FOCUSED ON REGIONAL PRODUCTION

CREATIVE SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Oct 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

09 Jun 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is initiated by Creative Scotland, a central purchasing body based in Edinburgh, UK, under the industry category of Recreation, Culture, and Religion. The tender is titled "RESEARCH ON TELEVISION PRODUCTION QUOTAS AND COMPARABLE POLICY DELIVERY MECHANISMS FOCUSED ON REGIONAL PRODUCTION" and is in the active tender stage. This is an open procedure with a procurement focus on services, primarily delivered within the UKM region. Key dates to note are the tender submission deadline on 23 June 2025 at midday, and the contract period which runs from 14 July 2025 to 14 December 2025. Interested parties can submit their proposals electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and consulting services related to television production policies and regional content delivery. Organisations with experience in media research, policy development, and cultural consultancy would be well-suited to compete, especially those with the capability to provide innovative insights into regional production systems. The value of the project, between £45,000 and £50,000, offers a substantial engagement for firms looking to expand their portfolio in the creative industry sector. Participation in this procurement process could enhance a business's reputation in delivering influential research and policy recommendations, facilitating future opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RESEARCH ON TELEVISION PRODUCTION QUOTAS AND COMPARABLE POLICY DELIVERY MECHANISMS FOCUSED ON REGIONAL PRODUCTION

Notice Description

Please see the attached Tender Brief

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801143
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541634
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
£58,320 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2025 - 14 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CREATIVE SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Kelly Neill
Contact Email
kelly.neill@creativescotland.com
Contact Phone
+44 3303332000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EKOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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