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SCOTS LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT AT CREATIVE SCOTLAND

Creative Scotland

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05 Oct 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Creative Scotland is seeking Scots language development support. The work is intended to support the development of the Scots language, with the detailed scope set out in the tender brief. Creative Scotland is the buying organisation, based in Edinburgh. The procurement is for professional support services, classified under business and management consultancy services (CPV 79419000). The stated delivery area is Scotland. This is a single-lot requirement, so suppliers are bidding for the project as one package rather than separate workstreams. The brief is the source for the specific activities and deliverables involved; the available description does not set out those tasks in further detail.

Creative Scotland invited offers through an open procedure. The tender was issued on 5 October 2026, with bids due by 12:00 on 26 October 2026; the contract is scheduled to run from 23 November 2026 to 1 July 2027. The stated project budget is £8,000–£10,000 excluding VAT. The opportunity is one lot and bids must be submitted electronically; submissions are to be in English, and variants are not allowed. The evaluation period was scheduled to start at the bid deadline. The published procurement information does not state an award evaluation formula or specific eligibility criteria, so suppliers should consult the tender brief for the complete requirements and assessment basis.

This opportunity is suited to suppliers with practical expertise in Scots language development and the ability to provide focused support to a public-sector cultural organisation. Relevant experience could include language development, cultural or community engagement, and delivering work that supports the use and profile of Scots; however, the procurement information does not set out particular qualifications, accreditations, staffing levels or past-performance thresholds. The single-lot structure means the supplier must be able to cover the project as a whole rather than compete for a discrete part. The relatively focused project budget and delivery period suit a small, defined assignment rather than a large-scale programme. Suppliers should review the tender brief to establish the precise activities, outputs and skills required before deciding whether their offer is a good fit.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SCOTS LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT AT CREATIVE SCOTLAND

Notice Description

Please see the attached Tender Brief

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000844762
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT565908
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

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
5 Oct 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Nov 2026 - 1 Jul 2027 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
EDINBURGH
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
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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