---
title: "Showcase Scotland at Celtic Connections"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04de69"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLASGOW LIFE (CULTURE & SPORT GLASGOW)"
published: "2025-02-26"
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# Showcase Scotland at Celtic Connections

Buyer: GLASGOW LIFE (CULTURE & SPORT GLASGOW)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04de69

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## Summary

Glasgow Life (Culture & Sport Glasgow) has awarded a contract for the organisation and delivery of 'Showcase Scotland at Celtic Connections'. The procurement falls under the industry category of festival organisation services (CPV code 79953000) and is located in the Glasgow region (UKM82). The contract, titled 'Showcase Scotland at Celtic Connections', was established using a limited procurement method as per Regulations 6.(1)(b)(i) of The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. The procurement stage is now complete, and the contract, valued at £60,000, was awarded on 6th February 2025 to Active Events, a local SME based in Glasgow.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in event planning and festival organisation to collaborate on high-profile cultural projects. The contract offers a unique chance to enhance business experience and reputation by delivering a large-scale event like Showcase Scotland. Companies with strong credentials in creative production, logistics, and programme planning would find this opportunity well-suited to their expertise. Engaging in such projects can drive business growth by establishing partnerships within the public sector and expanding market presence in the cultural events industry.

## Notice

This VEAT notice is to advise the intention to award a contract term for a three year period to meet Glasgow Life's requirement for a creative organisation to work closely with the Celtic Connections team to develop this high-profile project. Glasgow Life intend to award this under Regulations 6.(1)(b)(i) of The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The delivery of Showcase Scotland is a unique event where the supplier with the credentials and experience to create, plan and deliver a programme for the event. Under Regulations 6.(1)(b)(i) of The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 to be used as justification for award and demonstrate compliance with regulated thresholds.

### Procurement Information

Under Regulations 6.(1)(b)(i) of The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 to be used as justification for award and demonstrate compliance with regulated thresholds.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007243-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLASGOW LIFE (CULTURE & SPORT GLASGOW) |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1LH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACTIVE EVENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79953000 - Festival organisation services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2025 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007243-2025
- 13 Feb 2025 at 08:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004844-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.glasgowlife.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000789927
- https://www.activeevents.org.uk/events
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10287

## Provenance

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