Tender

Fundraising & Training Consultant

KILMARTIN MUSEUM COMPANY LTD

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Tender

25 May 2026 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Kilmartin Museum Company Ltd, a charitable organisation located in Argyll, United Kingdom, is currently in the tender stage as of 25th May 2026. The project, titled "Fundraising & Training Consultant," seeks professional consultancy services in financial management, specifically focusing on developing a funding strategy for Kilmartin Museum. This open procedure is part of a Museums Galleries Scotland funded project with a total estimated contract value of 43,000 GBP. The interested parties must submit their electronic bids via the provided platform by the deadline of 24th June 2026, with the bid opening scheduled for the same day.

This tender represents an opportunity for financial consultancy firms specialising in business development and specialist training services to contribute towards the strategic growth of a key cultural institution. Businesses with experience in developing financial sustainability models or those offering bespoke training services aimed at enhancing internal capacity would be ideally suited to compete for this contract. By engaging in this contract, companies can expand their portfolio within the cultural sector while playing a pivotal role in helping Kilmartin Museum achieve long-term financial resilience and sustainability.

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Notice Title

Fundraising & Training Consultant

Notice Description

A professional Fundraiser and Trainer will be engaged to work alongside staff and trustees to develop a Funding Strategy for Kilmartin Museum, identify staff and trustees to be trained then in the short-term, train, support and mentor them to deliver this, identifying how to embed learning and skills within the organisation to move the Museum towards long term sustainability.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Funding the Future: Unlocking Potential at Kilmartin Museum A Museums Galleries Scotland Funded Project Project Background Kilmartin Museum is reliant on ticket sales for 89% of general income with the rest being made up from grants, service level agreements and donations. Argyll's tourist economy is fragile and reliance on ticket sales is creating financial challenges. There is a need to diversify income streams and unlock the potential that exists especially for philanthropic donations. Staff and trustee changes have left KM without team members who have fundraising skills. Project Summary Building on other strategic work, this project seeks to remove barriers and unlock the potential for fundraising and individual donations to achieve an alternative long term sustainability model. A professional Fundraiser and Trainer will be engaged to work alongside staff and trustees to develop a Funding Strategy for KM identify staff and trustees to be trained then in the short-term, train, support and mentor them to deliver this, identifying how to embed learning and skills within the organisation to move the Museum towards long term sustainability. The project aims to start in August 2026 and will run for 18 months including final reporting. The project will be managed by the recently established Trustee Executive Group who will make day to day decisions and report every 6 weeks to the main Board of Trustees. The Fundraising and Training Consultant will work over a period of 18 months. An indicative Project Plan has been developed, and this will need to be fine-tuned.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a269
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048336-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80532000 - Management training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KILMARTIN MUSEUM COMPANY LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RQ
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

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