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Evaluation of impact of Covid on the independent museum sector in Scotland and the impact of MGS Recovery and Resilience Funding

MUSEUMS GALLERIES SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Museums Galleries Scotland, located at Waverley Gate in Edinburgh, is seeking contractors for a project titled "Evaluation of impact of Covid on the independent museum sector in Scotland and the impact of MGS Recovery and Resilience Funding." This procurement falls under the services category within the recreation, culture, and religion industry. The procurement method is open, and the contract has recently been awarded following the tender process. The project commenced with a bid opening date of 20th September 2021, and a contract value of £11,333 has been signed as of 6th October 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in impact evaluation, particularly those with experience in the cultural sector and non-profit organisations. Companies capable of conducting thorough data analysis, stakeholder interviews, and developing actionable recommendations will be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given that the majority of bids received were from SME organisations, demonstrating a competitive environment for similar entities looking to expand their client base and expertise in public sector evaluations.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of impact of Covid on the independent museum sector in Scotland and the impact of MGS Recovery and Resilience Funding

Notice Description

The closure of Scotland's museums and galleries during the Covid-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on the sector. Many organisations saw their reserves depleted rapidly, with income streams being significantly reduced. In response, an emergency Recovery and Resilience Fund was launched by MGS in August 2020. The programme was targeted at organisations which were struggling to cover costs in the six-month period between October 2020 and March 2021, and assisted with the implementation of measures which would help them become more financially sustainable beyond that period. In January 2021, further funding was made available for a second round of awards, supporting Scotland's museums and galleries through to June 2021. Unlike MGS's regular grant programmes, organisations including non-Accredited museums were able to apply for funding to cover core costs and reserve top-ups. MGS now seeks to work with a contractor in analysing the impact of Covid-19 on the independent museums and galleries sector in Scotland, and in particular the impact of the Recovery and Resilience programme. This analysis will provide the framework for assessing what support and development the sector needs going forward.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This project will build on quantitative evaluation data and outputs which are currently being produced by Horizons Research as part of a separate ongoing grants analysis project, details of which are set out in Appendix 1 of the tender brief. The new contractor appointed to deliver the Recovery and Resilience impact assessment will be expected to work in collaboration with Horizons Research in integrating the outputs from the existing project into their report. The successful contractor will review completion reports for all of the Recovery and Resilience grants distributed (approximately 150) to build up a picture of what difference the grants made, what worked, what did not work, and the financial position of grant recipients at the end of the funding period. They will also conduct interviews with a sample of grant recipients (approximately 30 - 40), focusing primarily on those that received funding to undertake business reviews and other resilience-building activity. Through this work the contractor will build further understanding of the impact of the funding. They will also provide MGS with a better idea of what follow-on activity is required in order to deliver recommendations and develop resilience in independent museums. The contractor should identify trends in successful and unsuccessful activity, as well as potential opportunities for shared learning and collaboration that could be supported by future funding. Tender proposals should outline how this work will be approached, and the rationale for the chosen methodology. Following the research period, the contractor will produce a written report outlining their findings.

Renewal: Subject to any necessary extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000665601
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429641
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79311400 - Economic research services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 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.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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CG RESEARCH AND CHARLOTTE WILSON RESEARCH SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG425933
    Evaluation of impact of Covid on the independent museum sector in Scotland and the impact of MGS Recovery and Resilience Funding - The closure of Scotland's museums and galleries during the Covid-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on the sector. Many organisations saw their reserves depleted rapidly, with income streams being significantly reduced. In response, an emergency Recovery and Resilience Fund was launched by MGS in August 2020. The programme was targeted at organisations which were struggling to cover costs in the six-month period between October 2020 and March 2021, and assisted with the implementation of measures which would help them become more financially sustainable beyond that period. In January 2021, further funding was made available for a second round of awards, supporting Scotland's museums and galleries through to June 2021. Unlike MGS's regular grant programmes, organisations including non-Accredited museums were able to apply for funding to cover core costs and reserve top-ups. MGS now seeks to work with a contractor in analysing the impact of Covid-19 on the independent museums and galleries sector in Scotland, and in particular the impact of the Recovery and Resilience programme. This analysis will provide the framework for assessing what support and development the sector needs going forward.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429641
    Evaluation of impact of Covid on the independent museum sector in Scotland and the impact of MGS Recovery and Resilience Funding - The closure of Scotland's museums and galleries during the Covid-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on the sector. Many organisations saw their reserves depleted rapidly, with income streams being significantly reduced. In response, an emergency Recovery and Resilience Fund was launched by MGS in August 2020. The programme was targeted at organisations which were struggling to cover costs in the six-month period between October 2020 and March 2021, and assisted with the implementation of measures which would help them become more financially sustainable beyond that period. In January 2021, further funding was made available for a second round of awards, supporting Scotland's museums and galleries through to June 2021. Unlike MGS's regular grant programmes, organisations including non-Accredited museums were able to apply for funding to cover core costs and reserve top-ups. MGS now seeks to work with a contractor in analysing the impact of Covid-19 on the independent museums and galleries sector in Scotland, and in particular the impact of the Recovery and Resilience programme. This analysis will provide the framework for assessing what support and development the sector needs going forward.

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