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

MUSEUMS GALLERIES SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Consultation for Empire, Slavery and Scotland's Museums Project was initiated by Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS), located at Waverley Gate, Edinburgh. This procurement falls under the services category, and the project involved an open tendering process. The projects are funded by the Scottish Government, with a total budget of GBP 58,000 including VAT, allocated over two lots. The tender period concluded on 19th May 2021, marking the transition to the award phase, which commenced on the same date, and both lots aim to engage with different audiences regarding the legacies of slavery and colonialism.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses involved in cultural consulting, community engagement, and social research. Companies that specialise in public consultations and have experience working with museums or cultural institutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on public and expert perspectives means that businesses with strong community ties or proven methodologies for engaging priority communities can enhance their chances of success in this tendering process.

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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. All submissions will be appreciated, but bids from organisations which have not previously worked with MGS would be especially welcome. 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000652970
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417286
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£48,110 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MUSEUMS GALLERIES SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Laura McDonald
Contact Email
lauram@museumsgalleriesscotland.org
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

INTERCULTURAL YOUTH SCOTLAND

THE DIFFLEY PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY413780
    National Consultation for Empire, Slavery and Scotland's Museums Project - 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. All submissions will be appreciated, but bids from organisations which have not previously worked with MGS would be especially welcome. 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.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417286
    National Consultation for Empire, Slavery and Scotland's Museums Project - 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. All submissions will be appreciated, but bids from organisations which have not previously worked with MGS would be especially welcome. 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.

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