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EVALUATION OF THE YMI PROGRAMME AND ITS CONTRIBUTION TO SCOTLAND'S CHILD POVERTY AMBITIONS

CREATIVE SCOTLAND

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13 Jul 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Creative Scotland, based in Edinburgh, has initiated an active procurement tender titled "Evaluation of the YMI Programme and its Contribution to Scotland’s Child Poverty Ambitions" under the industry category of Recreation, Culture, and Religion. This open procedure procurement, delivered electronically, falls within the services category and invites submissions by 12 August 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 1 September 2026 to 1 January 2027. This process provides an opportunity to engage with a central purchasing body, and businesses should be aware of the requirements and deadlines to ensure timely submissions. The budget range set for this project is between £15,000 to £20,000, excluding VAT.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cultural, recreational, or evaluative services to collaborate with a key organisational player in Scotland. Given its focus on evaluating contributions to child poverty ambitions, firms with expertise in programme assessment, social impact studies, or child welfare projects will be particularly well-suited for this tender. Engaging in this process could provide businesses with growth opportunities by establishing a presence or expanding their existing portfolio within public sector projects, thereby enhancing their reputation and aiding in further procurement success.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EVALUATION OF THE YMI PROGRAMME AND ITS CONTRIBUTION TO SCOTLAND'S CHILD POVERTY AMBITIONS

Notice Description

Please see the attached Tender Brief

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837299
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560029
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 1 Jan 2027 1-6 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
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

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