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FREELANCE ARTS AND HEALTH CO-ORDINATOR

CREATIVE SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Freelance Arts and Health Co-ordinator was conducted by Creative Scotland, based in Edinburgh, as the central purchasing body. This contract, focusing on services within the recreation, culture, and religion industry category, encompasses activities within the UKM region. The tendering phase initially opened on 9th October 2025, concluding on 12th November 2025, with the award phase beginning on the same day. The procurement followed an open procedure, ensuring transparency and equal opportunity for bidders, and culminated in the awarding of the contract valued at £43,860 GBP to Catherine Middleton Findlay on 28th January 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in freelance services, particularly those focusing on arts and health sectors, to grow by connecting with a reputable organisation like Creative Scotland. Ideally suited for companies that can offer creative health solutions, freelance consultancy, or cultural projects, this contract enables engagement with the public sector and expansion of business portfolios in arts and culture. The procurement process's open nature favours entities that are adept at navigating public tenders and have robust proposal capabilities, even though no bids from SMEs or foreign firms were reported in this instance.

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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=MAR550886
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
£43,860 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 15 Jan 2027 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CATHERINE MIDDLETON FINDLAY

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