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title: "Delivery and Development of a Small Grants Scheme for the Scottish Traditional Arts"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000806838"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CREATIVE SCOTLAND"
published: "2025-10-17"
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# Delivery and Development of a Small Grants Scheme for the Scottish Traditional Arts

Buyer: CREATIVE SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000806838

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## Summary

The current procurement process, initiated by Creative Scotland, focuses on the "Delivery and Development of a Small Grants Scheme for the Scottish Traditional Arts". As a central purchasing body, Creative Scotland is based in Edinburgh, operating within the industry category of "Recreation, culture and religion". The tender, which is still active, falls under the services procurement category. Conducted via an open procedure allowing electronic submissions, it is currently in the tender phase with the deadline for submissions set for 15th September 2025, after which the award period commences. Key activities and contract deliverables are expected to occur within the Scottish region, specifically UKM, from 13th October 2025 to 4th April 2026.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the arts and culture sector to engage with public procurement processes, potentially fostering growth and enhancing their market presence. Organisations specialising in project management, funding administration, or cultural programme development may find this project particularly beneficial, as it aligns closely with promoting traditional arts within Scotland. The open procurement method offers a fair competitive environment, making it ideal for innovative service providers seeking to expand their portfolio of public sector collaborations.

## 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=OCT541646 |
| 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 | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2025 - 4 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,532 |

## 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 | TRACS (TRADITIONAL ARTS AND CULTURE SCOTLAND |

## 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=OCT541646
- 8 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536606

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536606&idx=1
  8th August 2025 - Delivery and Development of a Small Grants Scheme for the Scottish Traditional Arts Tender Brief
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536606
  Delivery and Development of a Small Grants Scheme for the Scottish Traditional Arts - Please see the attached Tender Brief
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541646
  Delivery and Development of a Small Grants Scheme for the Scottish Traditional Arts - Please see the attached Tender Brief

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.creativescotland.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806838
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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