---
title: "APPLICANT ACCESS SUPPORT SERVICE"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000825290"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000825290.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CREATIVE SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-03-03"
---

# APPLICANT ACCESS SUPPORT SERVICE

Buyer: CREATIVE SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000825290

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## Summary

Creative Scotland, a central purchasing body in Edinburgh, is currently in the tender stage of procurement for the "Applicant Access Support Service". This tender, focused on services within the recreation, culture, and religion sectors, offers opportunities for businesses located in the United Kingdom (region UKM) to participate. Interested parties must submit their electronic bids by 25 March 2026 at midday, with the contract set to commence on 20 April 2026 and conclude on 20 April 2027. The procurement follows an open procedure method, ensuring broad accessibility to qualified businesses seeking to expand within the cultural support landscape.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in cultural and recreational support services. Those with expertise in service delivery, particularly within the CPV codes 85312310, 98200000, and 79410000, are well-positioned to benefit from this contract. As Creative Scotland is committed to fostering cultural development, businesses that can provide innovative and efficient solutions in applicant access support stand to enhance their profile and secure long-term partnerships. The opportunity to connect with a well-regarded entity such as Creative Scotland further adds value, enabling businesses to cement their presence in a promising industry 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=MAR550750 |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2026 - 20 Apr 2027 |
| 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
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550750

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550750
  APPLICANT ACCESS SUPPORT SERVICE - Please see the attached Tender Brief

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.creativescotland.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825290
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=825290
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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