---
title: "NOW'S THE TIME - SCOTTISH JAZZ SECTOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000807518"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CREATIVE SCOTLAND"
published: "2025-08-18"
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# NOW'S THE TIME - SCOTTISH JAZZ SECTOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

Buyer: CREATIVE SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000807518

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## Summary

Creative Scotland, a central purchasing body based in Edinburgh, is actively seeking proposals through an open procedure for the "NOW'S THE TIME – SCOTTISH JAZZ SECTOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT" under the Recreation, Culture and Religion category. The tender process is currently at the Tender stage, and interested parties must submit their electronic bids by 30th September 2025 at 12:00 PM. The subsequent award period commences immediately following the submission deadline, with the contract period outlined as 30th October 2025 to 26th October 2026. This project targets the UKM region, focusing on service provision within the identified category.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in service delivery within the realms of culture, specifically in jazz sector development. Organisations experienced in cultural project management, event organisation, and creative development would find this project particularly apt for their expertise. With a budget range of £50,000 to £60,000, this contract can provide a considerable opportunity for businesses looking to enhance their portfolio and visibility in the creative sector. The procurement method employed—an open procedure—ensures a competitive environment, welcoming bids from a variety of experienced service providers capable of contributing innovative solutions to the development of the Scottish jazz 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=AUG537157 |
| 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 | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 |

## 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

- 18 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537157

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG537157&idx=1
  18th August 2025 - NOW'S THE TIME - SCOTTISH JAZZ SECTOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT TENDER BRIEF
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537157
  NOW'S THE TIME - SCOTTISH JAZZ SECTOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - Please see the attached Tender Brief

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.creativescotland.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807518
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=807518
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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