Creative Sector Services CIC (t/a Creative United) Take it away Scheme Credit Provider Contract

What this is

Creative Sector Services CIC (trading as Creative United) seeks a consumer credit provider for its publicly funded Take it away Scheme, which offers interest-free loans of between GBP 100 and GBP 25,000 to help people purchase musical instruments, equipment, software and associated goods or services. The awarded contract covers delivery of the Scheme through networks of approved instrument retailers in England and Northern Ireland, with potential future extension to Wales and Scotland. The contract commences 1 November 2026 for 18 months, extendable up to a maximum of 42 months.

Key points

• Estimated value GBP 157,500; consumer credit provider for interest-free instrument loans
• PSQ submission deadline 17 July 2026; contract starts 1 November 2026
• Initial 18 months, extendable to a maximum of 42 months

Who can bid

Suppliers capable of providing consumer credit services for the Scheme. Priority target customers include those earning below the UK median wage (GBP 34,000), those in areas of low arts participation, first-time instrument buyers, and disabled customers.

How it is scored

No explicit quality/price weighting stated. Applicants must complete and return the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ); the Invitation to Tender (ITT) with full contract specifics is available with the notice.

Money

Estimated value GBP 157,500. Scheme provides interest-free loans of GBP 100 to GBP 25,000 to end customers.

How to submit

Complete and return the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) by 17 July 2026. Supporting documents including the ITT are available to download from the Contracts Finder notice.

Contract period

Commences 1 November 2026 for an initial 18 months, with provision for two further 12-month extensions subject to performance review, up to a maximum of 42 months.

Classification

CPV 66000000 — Financial and insurance services United KingdomEnglandNorthern Ireland