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title: "SCOTS LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT AT CREATIVE SCOTLAND"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000844762"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "Creative Scotland"
published: "2026-10-05"
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# SCOTS LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT AT CREATIVE SCOTLAND

Buyer: Creative Scotland  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000844762

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## Summary

Creative Scotland is seeking Scots language development support. The work is intended to support the development of the Scots language, with the detailed scope set out in the tender brief. Creative Scotland is the buying organisation, based in Edinburgh. The procurement is for professional support services, classified under business and management consultancy services (CPV 79419000). The stated delivery area is Scotland. This is a single-lot requirement, so suppliers are bidding for the project as one package rather than separate workstreams. The brief is the source for the specific activities and deliverables involved; the available description does not set out those tasks in further detail.

Creative Scotland invited offers through an open procedure. The tender was issued on 5 October 2026, with bids due by 12:00 on 26 October 2026; the contract is scheduled to run from 23 November 2026 to 1 July 2027. The stated project budget is £8,000–£10,000 excluding VAT. The opportunity is one lot and bids must be submitted electronically; submissions are to be in English, and variants are not allowed. The evaluation period was scheduled to start at the bid deadline. The published procurement information does not state an award evaluation formula or specific eligibility criteria, so suppliers should consult the tender brief for the complete requirements and assessment basis.

This opportunity is suited to suppliers with practical expertise in Scots language development and the ability to provide focused support to a public-sector cultural organisation. Relevant experience could include language development, cultural or community engagement, and delivering work that supports the use and profile of Scots; however, the procurement information does not set out particular qualifications, accreditations, staffing levels or past-performance thresholds. The single-lot structure means the supplier must be able to cover the project as a whole rather than compete for a discrete part. The relatively focused project budget and delivery period suit a small, defined assignment rather than a large-scale programme. Suppliers should review the tender brief to establish the precise activities, outputs and skills required before deciding whether their offer is a good fit.

## 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=OCT565908 |
| 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 | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Nov 2026 - 1 Jul 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 |
| Postcode area | Not specified |
| Postcode | Not specified |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2026 at 01:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT565908

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT565908
  SCOTS LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT AT CREATIVE SCOTLAND - Please see the attached Tender Brief

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.creativescotland.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000844762
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=844762
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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