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The Public Survey on Creativity

CREATIVE SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Creative Scotland, a body governed by public law specialising in recreation, culture, and religion, is seeking bids for the project titled "The Public Survey on Creativity" in Edinburgh, Scotland (region UKM75). The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is being conducted through an open procedure for service-based activities, with electronic submissions facilitated via the Public Contracts Scotland website. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 12:00 PM on 20th August 2025, with the award period scheduled to start immediately after. The contract period spans from 12th September 2025 to 19th December 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in survey and data collection services within the cultural and creative sectors. Organisations adept at delivering comprehensive and nuanced public surveys can leverage this project to expand their portfolio and establish a relationship with a central purchasing body like Creative Scotland. The procedure welcomes electronic submissions in English, providing an efficient submission method for companies looking to compete in this vibrant industry category.

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Notice Title

The Public Survey on Creativity

Notice Description

Please see the attached Tender Brief

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806199
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541645
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
£13,215 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Sep 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 1-6 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
Not specified
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

THE DIFFLEY PARTNERSHIP

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