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CREATIVE SCOTLAND'S CREATOR ECONOMY RESEARCH PROJECT

CREATIVE SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Creative Scotland, located in Edinburgh, has initiated an active tender process titled "CREATIVE SCOTLAND'S CREATOR ECONOMY RESEARCH PROJECT," within the "Recreation, culture and religion" industry category. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions. This tender, aimed at research services, is particularly concerned with Scotland's creator economy. The key deadline for interested parties to submit their applications is by 1st October 2025 at 12:00 PM, marking the conclusion of the tender period, with the award period commencing immediately on the same day. The project is set to run from 3rd November 2025 to 30th June 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research, analysis, or consultancy services focusing on creative industries. Such companies may leverage this contract to gain visibility and establish long-term relations with Creative Scotland, a central purchasing body known for fostering cultural and creative projects. With a budget range of £20,000 to £25,000 (excluding VAT), this project encourages competition among service providers who can offer innovative insights and strategic guidance to bolster the creative economy. Additionally, businesses with a robust understanding of the local and wider UK creative sectors will find this tender particularly well-suited to their expertise.

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Notice Title

CREATIVE SCOTLAND'S CREATOR ECONOMY RESEARCH PROJECT

Notice Description

Please see the attached Tender Brief

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000810002
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542664
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
£22,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 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
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

LIGHT DARK LIGHT

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