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Delivery and Development of a Small Grants Scheme for the Scottish Traditional Arts

CREATIVE SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process, initiated by Creative Scotland, focuses on the "Delivery and Development of a Small Grants Scheme for the Scottish Traditional Arts". As a central purchasing body, Creative Scotland is based in Edinburgh, operating within the industry category of "Recreation, culture and religion". The tender, which is still active, falls under the services procurement category. Conducted via an open procedure allowing electronic submissions, it is currently in the tender phase with the deadline for submissions set for 15th September 2025, after which the award period commences. Key activities and contract deliverables are expected to occur within the Scottish region, specifically UKM, from 13th October 2025 to 4th April 2026.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the arts and culture sector to engage with public procurement processes, potentially fostering growth and enhancing their market presence. Organisations specialising in project management, funding administration, or cultural programme development may find this project particularly beneficial, as it aligns closely with promoting traditional arts within Scotland. The open procurement method offers a fair competitive environment, making it ideal for innovative service providers seeking to expand their portfolio of public sector collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery and Development of a Small Grants Scheme for the Scottish Traditional Arts

Notice Description

Please see the attached Tender Brief

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806838
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541646
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
£8,532 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 4 Apr 2026 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
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

TRACS (TRADITIONAL ARTS AND CULTURE SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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