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CULTURE COLLECTIVE 2026 - DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS CONTRACT

CREATIVE SCOTLAND

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Tender

22 Jul 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "CULTURE COLLECTIVE 2026 - DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS CONTRACT" is being procured by Creative Scotland, a central purchasing body located in Edinburgh, UK. The contract falls under the "Recreation, culture and religion" industry category, with the primary procurement category being services. The tender is currently active, and it follows an open procedure method, allowing electronic submissions until 24th August 2026. The contract period is planned from 14th September 2026 to 14th March 2028.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in digital communications, particularly those experienced in cultural initiatives. The open procedure allows for wide competition, making it suitable for companies with the ability to deliver comprehensive digital communication services within the provided budget range of 15,000 to 20,000 GBP (including VAT). Interested companies should have expertise in electronic submissions and should prepare to meet the stringent submission guidelines detailed via Public Contracts Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CULTURE COLLECTIVE 2026 - DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS CONTRACT

Notice Description

Please see the attached Tender Brief

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838159
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560711
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

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Sep 2026 - 14 Mar 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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