Tender

NOW'S THE TIME - SCOTTISH JAZZ SECTOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

CREATIVE SCOTLAND

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Tender

18 Aug 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Creative Scotland, a central purchasing body based in Edinburgh, is actively seeking proposals through an open procedure for the "NOW'S THE TIME – SCOTTISH JAZZ SECTOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT" under the Recreation, Culture and Religion category. The tender process is currently at the Tender stage, and interested parties must submit their electronic bids by 30th September 2025 at 12:00 PM. The subsequent award period commences immediately following the submission deadline, with the contract period outlined as 30th October 2025 to 26th October 2026. This project targets the UKM region, focusing on service provision within the identified category.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in service delivery within the realms of culture, specifically in jazz sector development. Organisations experienced in cultural project management, event organisation, and creative development would find this project particularly apt for their expertise. With a budget range of £50,000 to £60,000, this contract can provide a considerable opportunity for businesses looking to enhance their portfolio and visibility in the creative sector. The procurement method employed—an open procedure—ensures a competitive environment, welcoming bids from a variety of experienced service providers capable of contributing innovative solutions to the development of the Scottish jazz sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NOW'S THE TIME - SCOTTISH JAZZ SECTOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

Notice Description

Please see the attached Tender Brief

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807518
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537157
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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