---
title: "THE PUBLISHER'S BOOK PRIZE FUND"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000831164"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831164.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CREATIVE SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-05-06"
---

# THE PUBLISHER'S BOOK PRIZE FUND

Buyer: CREATIVE SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000831164

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## Summary

Creative Scotland, a public body located in Glasgow, is currently in the Tender stage for "The Publisher's Book Prize Fund" project. This procurement involves the services category within the industry of Recreation, Culture and Religion, under the CPV code 79970000. The opportunity is open via an open procurement method, meaning that all interested suppliers can submit their tenders. The deadline for electronic submissions through the Public Contracts Scotland website is set for 21st May 2026 at 12:00 noon, with the awarding process following shortly thereafter on the same day. The project's contract period will commence on 12th June 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 1st December 2028, focusing on the UKM region.

This tender offers lucrative growth opportunities for businesses specializing in cultural and recreational services, as well as those capable of providing innovative publishing solutions. Companies that can offer creativity and strategic insight into book funding are particularly well-suited to apply. The budget for this project ranges from 5,000 to 6,000 GBP, including VAT, which could support small to medium enterprises looking to expand their presence in public sector projects. This opportunity is ideal for such businesses aiming to establish or strengthen ties with public procurement in the Scottish creative industries.

## 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=MAY555238 |
| 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 | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Jun 2026 - 1 Dec 2028 |
| 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 | GLASGOW |
| 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
- 79970000 - Publishing services

## Release History

- 6 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555238

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555238
  THE PUBLISHER'S BOOK PRIZE FUND - Please see the attached Tender Brief

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.creativescotland.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831164
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=831164
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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