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Evaluation of Protection through Connection

MUSEUMS GALLERIES SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Museums Galleries Scotland has awarded a contract for the evaluation of its 'Protection through Connection' project, a pioneering initiative funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund aimed at safeguarding Scotland's intangible cultural heritage. Founded in Edinburgh, Museums Galleries Scotland acts as the central purchasing body, overseeing this project within the 'Recreation, culture and religion' category. The procurement process was carried out using an open procedure, leading to the awarding of the contract to Upstream, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Dundee, on 10th June 2025. This project, set to be completed by March 2027, represents a crucial step in developing community partnerships and a sustainable infrastructure for cultural preservation in Scotland.

The tender offers significant prospects for businesses specialising in cultural and community heritage evaluations, providing rich opportunities for companies looking to expand their market presence within Scotland's cultural sector. With an emphasis on community identity and the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage, the project serves as an ideal platform for businesses experienced in cultural evaluations, particularly those familiar with the dynamics of museum, archive and heritage centre collaborations. By engaging in such projects, businesses not only contribute to cultural preservation but also gain visibility and credibility in undertaking high-profile evaluations backed by prominent funding. Interested parties with expertise in heritage evaluations and community partnerships should seize this opportunity to showcase their capabilities and potentially grow their operations through collaboration.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of Protection through Connection

Notice Description

MGS is looking to appoint a contractor for the evaluation of its Protection through Connection project (the "Project"). Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund ("NLHF"), the Project is a pioneering effort to safeguard Scotland's intangible cultural heritage ("ICH") through community partnerships with museums and other cultural community organisations, such as archives, libraries and heritage centres. Following the UK's ratification of the 2003 UNESCO Convention on the Safeguarding of ICH, this Project is designed to foster community identity, preserve at-risk ICH practices, and develop a supportive infrastructure for ICH in Scotland. The independent evaluation of this Project will assess its effectiveness in building these partnerships, supporting ICH communities, and creating a sustainable model for the future safeguarding of ICH in Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

MGS is looking to appoint a contractor for the evaluation of its Protection through Connection project (the "Project"). Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund ("NLHF"), the Project is a pioneering effort to safeguard Scotland's intangible cultural heritage ("ICH") through community partnerships with museums and other cultural community organisations, such as archives, libraries and heritage centres. Following the UK's ratification of the 2003 UNESCO Convention on the Safeguarding of ICH, this Project is designed to foster community identity, preserve at-risk ICH practices, and develop a supportive infrastructure for ICH in Scotland. The independent evaluation of this Project will assess its effectiveness in building these partnerships, supporting ICH communities, and creating a sustainable model for the future safeguarding of ICH in Scotland. Project activity commences in April 2025 and is due to be completed in March 2027. The NLHF funding is aimed at developing communities of ICH practitioners and producing an online resource hub for ICH in Scotland. The Project will offer five funded opportunities for ICH communities and heritage organisations to collaborate, with the aim of developing a comprehensive support system for ICH in Scotland. More details are provided in the Invitation to Tender which is provided at the Additional Information section.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797467
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532234
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20258 months 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
EH2 3DN
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 North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UPSTREAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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