Tender

National Consultation for Empire, Slavery and Scotland's Museums Project

MUSEUMS GALLERIES SCOTLAND

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Tender

15 Apr 2021 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) is currently overseeing a tender titled "National Consultation for Empire, Slavery and Scotland’s Museums Project". This project falls under the recreation, culture and religion category and is situated in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement process is at the active tender stage, with an end date for submissions set for 3 May 2021. The total budget for this project is approximately £58,000, covering two Lots aimed at exploring the legacies of slavery and colonialism within Scottish museums. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, which encourages a wide range of participants to submit their proposals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, research, and engagement services, particularly those with expertise in cultural heritage, social inclusion, and community engagement. Companies that can effectively facilitate stakeholder interactions and manage public consultations would greatly benefit from participating in this process. Additionally, entities that demonstrate a strong understanding of the historical contexts of slavery and colonialism, alongside the capacity to engage diverse audiences, will be well-placed to compete for contracts associated with this initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Consultation for Empire, Slavery and Scotland's Museums Project

Notice Description

MGS invites tenders for the National Consultation for Empire, Slavery & Scotland's Museums (ESSM). This project, funded by the Scottish Government and led by an independent Steering Group, will explore how Scottish museums and galleries can better address the legacies of slavery, Empire and colonialism at every level. There are two Lots to this tender. The budget of GBP 58,000 including VAT is the total overall budget for both Lots. The budget for each Lot will be proportional depending on whether a proposal covers both stakeholder engagements or one.

Lot Information

National Consultation for Empire, Slavery and Scotland's Museums Project - General Public Consultation

MGS will coordinate a national consultation to establish public and expert perspectives on how museums can contribute to our understanding of the legacies of slavery and colonialism. The consultation is expected to work with 3 key audiences: 1. Museum professionals 2. General Public 3. Priority Communities = persons from communities who have been negatively impacted by the structural forms of discrimination that can be connected to the historic legacies of slavery and colonialism. MGS intends to manage and administer the engagement with museum professionals for this contract, working within the framework developed by the successful research contractor (in consultation with the Steering Group and project team). We invite proposals for work on the General Public strand of the consultation.

Renewal: Subject to any necessary extension

National Consultation for Empire, Slavery and Scotland's Museums Project - Priority Communities Consultation

MGS will coordinate a national consultation to establish public and expert perspectives on how museums can contribute to our understanding of the legacies of slavery and colonialism. The consultation is expected to work with 3 key audiences: 1. Museum professionals 2. General Public 3. Priority Communities = persons from communities who have been negatively impacted by the structural forms of discrimination that can be connected to the historic legacies of slavery and colonialism. MGS intends to manage and administer the engagement with museum professionals for this contract, working within the framework developed by the successful research contractor (in consultation with the Steering Group and project team). We invite proposals for work on the Priority Communities strand of the consultation.

Renewal: Subject to any necessary extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000650817
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412146
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2021Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MUSEUMS GALLERIES SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Laura McDonald
Contact Email
lauram@museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1315504100

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3EG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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