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EVALUATING BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY

Creative Scotland

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14 Oct 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Creative Scotland is seeking a supplier to evaluate business sustainability. The requirement is for professional consultancy and evaluation services, classified under business and management consultancy, with a related classification for research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities. The work is associated with Edinburgh, where Creative Scotland is based; the tender also gives Scotland as the delivery area. The stated purpose is evaluating business sustainability, but the scope and deliverables are set out in the tender brief. The buying organisation is Creative Scotland, Scotland’s public body for the arts and creative industries. This is a service requirement rather than a purchase of goods or construction work.

Creative Scotland invited offers through an open procedure. The process reached the tender stage, with electronic submissions through the procurement portal. The buyer set a submission deadline of 4 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC; bid opening was scheduled for the same time. The contract period is 14 December 2026 to 1 January 2030. The stated project budget range is £45,000 to £50,000 excluding VAT. There is one lot, with variants not permitted and no renewal or additional purchase options. The tender data does not state an evaluation basis, so suppliers should consult the tender brief for the criteria and detailed requirements. The deadline and contract dates are those set by the buyer.

This opportunity is suited to consultancy and research suppliers able to assess business sustainability and deliver an evaluation for a public-sector arts and creative industries body. Relevant strengths are likely to include business analysis, evaluation design, evidence gathering and clear reporting, particularly in sustainability-related work; however, the tender information provided does not establish these as formal qualification requirements. The single-lot commission runs over an extended contract period, making it relevant to suppliers able to plan and maintain delivery across multiple years. Bids must be submitted electronically in English, and variants are excluded. Suppliers should review the tender brief for the precise scope, expected outputs, evaluation criteria, required experience and any specific capability or accreditation conditions before deciding whether the work matches their offer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EVALUATING BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY

Notice Description

Please see the attached Tender Brief

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000845712
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566652
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

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

CPV Codes

79311400 - Economic research 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
14 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Dec 2026 - 1 Jan 2030 3-4 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
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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