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ACCESS SUPPORT WORKERS FOR APPLICANTS TO CREATIVE SCOTLAND FUNDS

CREATIVE SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is managed by Creative Scotland, a central purchasing body located in Edinburgh, with its office at Waverley Gate, EH1 3EG. The current tender, titled "ACCESS SUPPORT WORKERS FOR APPLICANTS TO CREATIVE SCOTLAND FUNDS," falls under the industry category of recreation, culture, and religion. This procurement is in the "tender" stage, utilizing an open procedure. Interested parties should submit their electronic responses via the Public Contracts Scotland website by 12:00 PM on 28th July 2025. The award period will commence on the same day, with the contract taking effect on 1st October 2025 and concluding on 1st October 2026. The tender concerns services within region UKM and is classified under CPV code 73000000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in the provision of support services, particularly those with expertise in serving cultural and recreational sectors. Given the requirement for Access Support Workers, companies capable of delivering these specialized services could greatly benefit from engaging in this contract, potentially aiding their business growth within Scotland. The open procurement method allows equal opportunities for all eligible suppliers, encouraging SMEs and experienced organisations in similar sectors to compete and showcase their capabilities.

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Notice Title

ACCESS SUPPORT WORKERS FOR APPLICANTS TO CREATIVE SCOTLAND FUNDS

Notice Description

Access Support Workers for Applicants to Creative Scotland Funds as per the attached Tender Brief

Lot Information

Lot 1

Access Support Workers for Applicants to Creative Scotland Funds as per the attached Tender Brief

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802034
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541635
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£240 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 1 Oct 2026 1-2 years
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
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
10
Supplier Names

CATH CARTMAN (SOLE TRADER

DOOR IN THE WALL ARTS ACCESS

FREELANCE

FREELANCE INDIVIDUAL

JACK CLEARWATER-CLARK

LILY LAVORATO SOLE TRADER

MEADHBH CORRIGAN

PHYLLIS MARTIN T/A TRUFFLE PIG

RACHEL WALKER

TEM FREYA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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