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EVALUATION OF THE CULTURE COLLECTIVE PROGRAMME

CREATIVE SCOTLAND

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Tender

15 Jul 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Creative Scotland, located in Edinburgh, is initiating a tender for the evaluation of the Culture Collective Programme. This procurement falls under the industry category of recreation, culture, and religion, requiring services to be delivered in the UKM region. The tender is currently in the active stage with an open procurement method. Key dates to note include the tender submission deadline on 18th August 2026, and the expected contract period commencing on 5th October 2026 and concluding on 30th June 2028. Interested parties should ensure electronic submissions are completed via the specified postbox facility by the deadline.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specializing in cultural evaluations and consultancy services. Companies with experience in project evaluation within the cultural sector, particularly those familiar with public law bodies, will find themselves well-suited to participate. With a project budget ranging between £50,000 to £60,000, this contract offers potential business growth and an engaging opportunity to contribute to shaping the cultural landscape in Scotland. Utilising an open procedure, the procurement method encourages diverse and competitive participation, making it ideal for businesses aiming to establish or enhance their presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EVALUATION OF THE CULTURE COLLECTIVE PROGRAMME

Notice Description

Please see the attached Tender Brief

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837577
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560262
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

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Oct 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 1-2 years
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

Notice Documents

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