Tender

FREELANCE ARTS AND HEALTH CO-ORDINATOR

CREATIVE SCOTLAND

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Tender

09 Oct 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Creative Scotland, a public body based in Edinburgh, is currently initiating an open tender process for a service contract titled "Freelance Arts and Health Co-ordinator". The procurement falls under the "Recreation, culture and religion" industry category, with a focus on delivering services within the UKM region. The procurement stage is in the tender phase, with submissions being accepted electronically until the deadline of 12th November 2025 at noon. The contract is scheduled to commence on 12th January 2026 and conclude on 15th January 2027, offering a budget range between 40,000 to 50,000 GBP including VAT.

This tender opportunity provides excellent prospects for businesses operating within the arts, health, and culture sectors, particularly those experienced in coordination roles. Small to medium enterprises skilled in project management, arts consultancy or health-related cultural programming would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract may enhance business growth by enabling the winning bidder to establish significant public sector credentials and foster relationships within the creative sectors. The open procedure encourages competitive participation and innovation, promoting opportunities for businesses to expand their scope of operations and visibility within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

FREELANCE ARTS AND HEALTH CO-ORDINATOR

Notice Description

Please see the attached Tender Brief

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812619
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541046
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
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 15 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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