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Digital Literacy Leadership Training Programme

MUSEUMS GALLERIES SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The Museums Galleries Scotland is seeking contractors for the "Digital Literacy Leadership Training Programme," aimed at enhancing digital skills in Scotland's heritage sector. The tender is currently in the active phase, with a submission deadline of 15 October 2021. The programme, which falls under the services category, highlights a significant investment of £37,500 and is located in Edinburgh, UK. This open procurement opportunity aims to engage organisations in delivering a comprehensive 18-month training programme that will include an impact assessment upon completion.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in digital training and development, particularly those experienced in providing services to the cultural and heritage sectors. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record in fostering digital leadership within diverse organisations and are capable of tailoring programmes to meet varying needs would be ideal candidates. The programme's innovative approach, focused on collaboration and best practice sharing, further opens avenues for small to medium enterprises in the training sector to expand their clientele within Scotland’s museums and galleries.

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Notice Title

Digital Literacy Leadership Training Programme

Notice Description

In 2012, the Scottish Government tasked MGS with launching a National Strategy for Scotland's museums and galleries, which aimed to unite the sector in working towards a more sustainable future. Since launching the National Strategy, three corresponding delivery plans have been published. The latest plan, launched in March 2020, was developed in collaboration with the sector and sets out four areas of strategic focus, one of which is increasing digital capacity. In response to this need, MGS seeks to work with a contractor in delivering an 18-month digital skills-based training programme, including an impact assessment at the end of the course. The programme will allow sectoral organisational leaders to effectively appraise their current digital position, whilst confidently and positively driving forward their digital vision through their organisation and the wider heritage sector.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) is the National Development Body for museums and galleries in Scotland. MGS promotes the sector's work to the Scottish Government, stakeholders and the public, and advocates the public value and contribution of museums and galleries to society. In 2012, the Scottish Government tasked MGS with launching a National Strategy for Scotland's museums and galleries, which aimed to unite the sector in working towards a more sustainable future. Since launching the National Strategy, three corresponding delivery plans have been published. The latest plan, launched in March 2020, was developed in collaboration with the sector and sets out four areas of strategic focus, one of which is increasing digital capacity. In response to this need, MGS seeks to work with a contractor in delivering an 18-month digital skills-based training programme, including an impact assessment at the end of the course. The programme will allow sectoral organisational leaders to effectively appraise their current digital position, whilst confidently and positively driving forward their digital vision through their organisation and the wider heritage sector. MGS welcomes submissions from training providers that can demonstrate experience of supporting a range of organisations in gaining an understanding of the importance of strong digital leadership. The successful contractor will have experience of working with groups of varying abilities and with diverse requirements, and will tailor support as appropriate for individual business needs. The contractor will adopt an innovative and creative approach and enable the sharing of digital best practice regardless of the size, location and need of participating organisations. MGS is particularly interested to hear from organisations with an understanding of the challenges faced by the heritage sector. It is expected that all meetings and training sessions will be delivered remotely.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000667337
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432265
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80522000 - Training seminars

80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services

80533100 - Computer training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CULTURE24

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427501
    Digital Literacy Leadership Training Programme - In 2012, the Scottish Government tasked MGS with launching a National Strategy for Scotland's museums and galleries, which aimed to unite the sector in working towards a more sustainable future. Since launching the National Strategy, three corresponding delivery plans have been published. The latest plan, launched in March 2020, was developed in collaboration with the sector and sets out four areas of strategic focus, one of which is increasing digital capacity. In response to this need, MGS seeks to work with a contractor in delivering an 18-month digital skills-based training programme, including an impact assessment at the end of the course. The programme will allow sectoral organisational leaders to effectively appraise their current digital position, whilst confidently and positively driving forward their digital vision through their organisation and the wider heritage sector.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432265
    Digital Literacy Leadership Training Programme - In 2012, the Scottish Government tasked MGS with launching a National Strategy for Scotland's museums and galleries, which aimed to unite the sector in working towards a more sustainable future. Since launching the National Strategy, three corresponding delivery plans have been published. The latest plan, launched in March 2020, was developed in collaboration with the sector and sets out four areas of strategic focus, one of which is increasing digital capacity. In response to this need, MGS seeks to work with a contractor in delivering an 18-month digital skills-based training programme, including an impact assessment at the end of the course. The programme will allow sectoral organisational leaders to effectively appraise their current digital position, whilst confidently and positively driving forward their digital vision through their organisation and the wider heritage sector.

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