---
title: "CREATIVE SCOTLAND'S CREATOR ECONOMY RESEARCH PROJECT"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000810002"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CREATIVE SCOTLAND"
published: "2025-11-04"
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# CREATIVE SCOTLAND'S CREATOR ECONOMY RESEARCH PROJECT

Buyer: CREATIVE SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000810002

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## Summary

Creative Scotland, located in Edinburgh, has initiated an active tender process titled "CREATIVE SCOTLAND'S CREATOR ECONOMY RESEARCH PROJECT," within the "Recreation, culture and religion" industry category. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions. This tender, aimed at research services, is particularly concerned with Scotland's creator economy. The key deadline for interested parties to submit their applications is by 1st October 2025 at 12:00 PM, marking the conclusion of the tender period, with the award period commencing immediately on the same day. The project is set to run from 3rd November 2025 to 30th June 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research, analysis, or consultancy services focusing on creative industries. Such companies may leverage this contract to gain visibility and establish long-term relations with Creative Scotland, a central purchasing body known for fostering cultural and creative projects. With a budget range of £20,000 to £25,000 (excluding VAT), this project encourages competition among service providers who can offer innovative insights and strategic guidance to bolster the creative economy. Additionally, businesses with a robust understanding of the local and wider UK creative sectors will find this tender particularly well-suited to their expertise.

## 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=NOV542664 |
| 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 | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,500 |

## 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 | LIGHT DARK LIGHT |

## 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

- 4 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542664
- 11 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539018

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539018&idx=1
  11th September 2025 - Creative Scotland's Creator Economy Research Project
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539018
  CREATIVE SCOTLAND'S CREATOR ECONOMY RESEARCH PROJECT - Please see the attached Tender Brief
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542664
  CREATIVE SCOTLAND'S CREATOR ECONOMY RESEARCH PROJECT - Please see the attached Tender Brief

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.creativescotland.com
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810002
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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