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title: "Local Creative Networks Research Project"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000498952"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CREATIVE SCOTLAND"
published: "2017-06-07"
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# Local Creative Networks Research Project

Buyer: CREATIVE SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000498952

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## Summary

Creative Scotland is currently seeking a researcher for the "Local Creative Networks Research Project," aimed at mapping and analysing local creative networks to support the arts, screen, and creative industries. The procurement, which falls under the services category, has an estimated value of £16,667 and is located in the central belt of Scotland. The open tendering process is active, with submissions required by 20 June 2017 at 09:00 (UTC). Following this, the bid opening will take place on the same day at Creative Scotland's Edinburgh office, and the contract period is set to last for 180 days.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and analysis within the creative sectors. Companies with expertise in building databases and providing insights into creative networks will be particularly well-suited to compete. This project not only enables participation in the developmental role of Creative Scotland but also encourages collaboration across the arts and creative industries, potentially leading to further engagements and contracts in the region.

## Notice

Creative Scotland seeks to appoint a researcher to undertake a mapping and analysis of local creative networks in order to support the development of the arts, screen and creative industries an provide insight which will enhance Creative Scotland's development role.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Creative Scotland wishes to recruit a researcher to build on our existing knowledge of local creative networks through building a comprehensive database of all active networks within Scotland and produce a written report highlighting the role, reach and structure of such networks and the challenges and achievements.. See attached project brief document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN285352 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,667 |
| Lots value | £16,667 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CREATIVE SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 3EG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | UKM25 Edinburgh, City of |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN285352

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN285352&idx=1
  7th June 2017 - Project brief document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN285352
  Local Creative Networks Research Project - Creative Scotland seeks to appoint a researcher to undertake a mapping and analysis of local creative networks in order to support the development of the arts, screen and creative industries an provide insight which will enhance Creative Scotland's development role.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.creativescotland.com
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=498952
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000498952

## Provenance

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