--- title: "RESEARCH ON TELEVISION PRODUCTION QUOTAS AND COMPARABLE POLICY DELIVERY MECHANISMS FOCUSED ON REGIONAL PRODUCTION" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000801143" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801143" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000801143.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000801143.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CREATIVE SCOTLAND" published: "2025-10-17" --- # RESEARCH ON TELEVISION PRODUCTION QUOTAS AND COMPARABLE POLICY DELIVERY MECHANISMS FOCUSED ON REGIONAL PRODUCTION Buyer: CREATIVE SCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000801143 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801143) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000801143.json) ## Summary The public procurement process is initiated by Creative Scotland, a central purchasing body based in Edinburgh, UK, under the industry category of Recreation, Culture, and Religion. The tender is titled "RESEARCH ON TELEVISION PRODUCTION QUOTAS AND COMPARABLE POLICY DELIVERY MECHANISMS FOCUSED ON REGIONAL PRODUCTION" and is in the active tender stage. This is an open procedure with a procurement focus on services, primarily delivered within the UKM region. Key dates to note are the tender submission deadline on 23 June 2025 at midday, and the contract period which runs from 14 July 2025 to 14 December 2025. Interested parties can submit their proposals electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland website. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and consulting services related to television production policies and regional content delivery. Organisations with experience in media research, policy development, and cultural consultancy would be well-suited to compete, especially those with the capability to provide innovative insights into regional production systems. The value of the project, between £45,000 and £50,000, offers a substantial engagement for firms looking to expand their portfolio in the creative industry sector. Participation in this procurement process could enhance a business's reputation in delivering influential research and policy recommendations, facilitating future opportunities within the public sector. ## Notice Please see the attached Tender Brief ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541634 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Jan 2025 | | Contract period | 14 Jul 2025 - 14 Dec 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £58,320 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CREATIVE SCOTLAND | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | EKOS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 17 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541634 - 9 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532113 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532113&idx=3 23rd June 2025 - Due to annual leave we have had to amend the interview date (if required), see updated timetable - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532113&idx=2 19th June 2025 - Amended Timetable of Events - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532113&idx=1 9th June 2025 - RESEARCH TV PRODUCTION QUOTAS & COMPARABLE POLICY DELIVERY MECHANISMS FOCUSED ON REGIONAL PRODUCTION - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532113 RESEARCH ON TELEVISION PRODUCTION QUOTAS AND COMPARABLE POLICY DELIVERY MECHANISMS FOCUSED ON REGIONAL PRODUCTION - Please see the attached Tender Brief - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541634 RESEARCH ON TELEVISION PRODUCTION QUOTAS AND COMPARABLE POLICY DELIVERY MECHANISMS FOCUSED ON REGIONAL PRODUCTION - Please see the attached Tender Brief ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.creativescotland.com - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801143 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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