---
title: "EVALUATION OF THE PLACE PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAMME"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000805609"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CREATIVE SCOTLAND"
published: "2025-10-17"
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# EVALUATION OF THE PLACE PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAMME

Buyer: CREATIVE SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000805609

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## Summary

Creative Scotland, a central purchasing body located in Edinburgh, is conducting an open procurement process under the title "Evaluation of the Place Partnerships Programme." This tender falls within the industry category of "Recreation, culture and religion" and is classified under the CPV code 79000000. The procurement is in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for the 18th of August 2025. The contract is expected to start on the 10th of September 2025 and end by the 31st of August 2026. The method of submission is via electronic submission, with further details and documents available on the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies that specialise in providing evaluation and consultancy services within the cultural sector. Businesses with experience in public sector contracts, particularly those skilled in delivering services related to arts and culture, are well-suited to compete. With a contract budget ranging from £25,000 to £29,000, this project represents a solid opportunity for SMEs to showcase their expertise in programme evaluation and potentially forge lasting relationships with Creative Scotland and other public bodies. The open procedure invites broad participation, enabling diverse organisations to present their propositions.

## 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=OCT541644 |
| 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 | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,860 |

## 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 | URBAN FORESIGHT |

## 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=OCT541644
- 28 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535622

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL535622&idx=2
  4th August 2025 - Place Partnership Programme Information and Process
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL535622&idx=1
  28th July 2025 - Evaluation of the Place Partnerships Programme Tender Brief
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535622
  EVALUATION OF THE PLACE PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAMME - Please see the attached Tender Brief
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541644
  EVALUATION OF THE PLACE PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAMME - Please see the attached Tender Brief

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.creativescotland.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000805609
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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