---
title: "EVALUATION OF THE YMI PROGRAMME AND ITS CONTRIBUTION TO SCOTLAND'S CHILD POVERTY AMBITIONS"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000837299"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CREATIVE SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-07-13"
---

# EVALUATION OF THE YMI PROGRAMME AND ITS CONTRIBUTION TO SCOTLAND'S CHILD POVERTY AMBITIONS

Buyer: CREATIVE SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000837299

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## Summary

Creative Scotland, based in Edinburgh, has initiated an active procurement tender titled "Evaluation of the YMI Programme and its Contribution to Scotland’s Child Poverty Ambitions" under the industry category of Recreation, Culture, and Religion. This open procedure procurement, delivered electronically, falls within the services category and invites submissions by 12 August 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 1 September 2026 to 1 January 2027. This process provides an opportunity to engage with a central purchasing body, and businesses should be aware of the requirements and deadlines to ensure timely submissions. The budget range set for this project is between £15,000 to £20,000, excluding VAT.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cultural, recreational, or evaluative services to collaborate with a key organisational player in Scotland. Given its focus on evaluating contributions to child poverty ambitions, firms with expertise in programme assessment, social impact studies, or child welfare projects will be particularly well-suited for this tender. Engaging in this process could provide businesses with growth opportunities by establishing a presence or expanding their existing portfolio within public sector projects, thereby enhancing their reputation and aiding in further procurement success.

## 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=JUL560029 |
| 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 | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 1 Jan 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

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560029

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560029
  EVALUATION OF THE YMI PROGRAMME AND ITS CONTRIBUTION TO SCOTLAND'S CHILD POVERTY AMBITIONS - Please see the attached Tender Brief

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.creativescotland.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837299
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=837299
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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