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EVALUATION OF THE PLACE PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAMME

CREATIVE SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Creative Scotland, a central purchasing body located in Edinburgh, is conducting an open procurement process under the title "Evaluation of the Place Partnerships Programme." This tender falls within the industry category of "Recreation, culture and religion" and is classified under the CPV code 79000000. The procurement is in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for the 18th of August 2025. The contract is expected to start on the 10th of September 2025 and end by the 31st of August 2026. The method of submission is via electronic submission, with further details and documents available on the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies that specialise in providing evaluation and consultancy services within the cultural sector. Businesses with experience in public sector contracts, particularly those skilled in delivering services related to arts and culture, are well-suited to compete. With a contract budget ranging from £25,000 to £29,000, this project represents a solid opportunity for SMEs to showcase their expertise in programme evaluation and potentially forge lasting relationships with Creative Scotland and other public bodies. The open procedure invites broad participation, enabling diverse organisations to present their propositions.

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Notice Title

EVALUATION OF THE PLACE PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAMME

Notice Description

Please see the attached Tender Brief

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805609
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541644
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
£30,860 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

URBAN FORESIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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