Tender

SALARY BENCHMARKING ACROSS THE ARTS - PART 2

CREATIVE SCOTLAND

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Tender

29 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Creative Scotland, based in Glasgow, focuses on "Salary Benchmarking Across the Arts - Part 2" within the services category, specifically related to recreation, culture, and religion. This tender, which adopts an open procedure, is in the tender stage with the deadline for electronic submission set on 18th May 2026 at 12:00 BST. Interested parties should note that the contract period begins on 11th June 2026 and ends on 23rd December 2026, and will take place in the region of UKM, which includes various locations in Scotland. All submissions must be made using the electronic submission method outlined on the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in arts management, consultancy, and research services. With a budget ranging between £15,000 and £20,800 excluding VAT, companies with expertise in salary benchmarking within the arts sector can leverage this project to showcase their capabilities and build their portfolio. The open procedure allows for a competitive environment, ideal for small to medium enterprises looking to expand their reach and engage with key cultural entities such as Creative Scotland. Businesses equipped to provide robust, analytical services suited to salary benchmarking will find this tender particularly beneficial for growth and reputation enhancement. Interested vendors are encouraged to register and dispatch their offers well ahead of the deadline to ensure successful participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SALARY BENCHMARKING ACROSS THE ARTS - PART 2

Notice Description

Please see the attached Tender Brief

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830712
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554862
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
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 20263 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jun 2026 - 23 Dec 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
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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