---
title: "CREATIVE SCOTLAND APPLICANT SURVEY"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000808082"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000808082.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CREATIVE SCOTLAND"
published: "2025-10-17"
---

# CREATIVE SCOTLAND APPLICANT SURVEY

Buyer: CREATIVE SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000808082

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## Summary

Creative Scotland, based in Edinburgh, is embarking on a procurement process for the "Creative Scotland Applicant Survey" under the industry category of Recreation, Culture, and Religion. This open tender process is currently in the tender stage, inviting service providers with expertise in surveys and data analysis. Prospective suppliers must submit their electronic bids via the provided submission platform before the deadline of 15 September 2025, at 12:00 PM. The awarded contract is scheduled to commence on 8 October 2025, concluding on 19 December 2025, with a budget range between £6,000 and £8,300 excluding VAT. The procurement method is an open procedure, promoting transparency and broad competition.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in the services sector, particularly those with capabilities in conducting and analysing surveys for cultural or recreational initiatives. Small to medium enterprises with strong data collection and analytic skills stand a competitive chance. Additionally, businesses that can efficiently execute projects via electronic submission methods are encouraged to participate. They will benefit from getting involved with Creative Scotland, a central purchasing body, which could lead to further contracting 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=OCT541654 |
| 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 | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,113 |

## 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 | MEL RESEARCH |

## 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=OCT541654
- 25 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537603

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG537603&idx=1
  25th August 2025 - Creative Scotland Applicant Survey Tender Brief
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG537603&idx=2
  25th August 2025 - Appendix 1 - Applicant Survey question set
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537603
  CREATIVE SCOTLAND APPLICANT SURVEY - Please see the attached Tender Brief
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541654
  CREATIVE SCOTLAND APPLICANT SURVEY - Please see the attached Tender Brief

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.creativescotland.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808082
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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