Tender

Facilitation of anti-ableism workshops

MUSEUMS GALLERIES SCOTLAND

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Tender

30 Apr 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS), acting as the central purchasing body, has launched an open tender to source experienced facilitators for anti-ableism workshops as part of their Delivering Change project aimed at the museum sector. The project encompasses the Museum Transformers and Museum Activists programmes, running from April 2024 to December 2026. The workshops will principally occur across Scotland, with facilitators expected to operate both online and at various physical locations. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with submissions being accepted until 21st May 2025, signalling the commencement of the award period. Interested parties are invited to submit their bids in English, adhering to the open procedure procurement method for this services contract, valued at £1,666.00.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, specifically those with expertise in facilitating participatory workshops addressing social issues. It is ideally suited for pairs of facilitators with experience or interest in promoting inclusivity within cultural and recreational sectors. Successful bidders will join a curated bank of facilitators, allowing them to leverage their skills in a meaningful and impactful manner, thereby expanding their professional network and exposure within the museum community. Such collaborations not only enhance facilitator portfolios but also foster industry connections across the United Kingdom, especially for those keen on engaging with systemic change and inclusivity efforts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Facilitation of anti-ableism workshops

Notice Description

Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) is looking to source a bank of experienced facilitators to deliver anti-ableism workshops as part of the Delivering Change project. The workshops form part of the Museum Transformers and Museum Activists programmes which run from approximately April 2024 to December 2026. The facilitators will work with participants from 20 Museum Transformer organisations and approximately 100 Museum Activists individuals to facilitate a series of online or in-person participatory anti-ableism workshops tailored to the museum sector. Please note that the design of workshop content does not form part of this contract as the series is currently being developed by Visible Inclusive Accessibility (VIA). The workshops will be designed to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to explore issues relating to ableism within the museum sector, as well as providing tools and action plans for participants to critically explore how their own institutions could be perpetuating systemic ableism.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) is looking to source a bank of experienced facilitators to deliver anti-ableism workshops as part of the Delivering Change project. The workshops form part of the Museum Transformers and Museum Activists programmes which run from approximately April 2024 to December 2026. The facilitators will work with participants from 20 Museum Transformer organisations and approximately 100 Museum Activists individuals to facilitate a series of online or in-person participatory anti-ableism workshops tailored to the museum sector. Please note that the design of workshop content does not form part of this contract as the series is currently being developed by Visible Inclusive Accessibility (VIA). The workshops will be designed to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to explore issues relating to ableism within the museum sector, as well as providing tools and action plans for participants to critically explore how their own institutions could be perpetuating systemic ableism. Each workshop must be delivered by two facilitators. MGS therefore requires tenders to be submitted by pairs of facilitators who intend to work together to deliver the workshops either online or at venues across Scotland, from Shetland to the Borders. Each successful pair of facilitators will be added to a bank of facilitators; MGS will work collaboratively with facilitators and participant museums to identify the most beneficial partnerships in terms of group dynamic and location. More information is available in the Invitation to Tender provided at the Additional Documents section.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797472
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529226
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

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80522000 - Training seminars

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2025Expired
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR529226&idx=1
    30th April 2025 - Invitation to Tender for anti-ableism facilitator Word version
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR529226&idx=2
    30th April 2025 - Invitation to Tender for anti-ableism facilitator PDF version
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529226
    Facilitation of anti-ableism workshops - Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) is looking to source a bank of experienced facilitators to deliver anti-ableism workshops as part of the Delivering Change project. The workshops form part of the Museum Transformers and Museum Activists programmes which run from approximately April 2024 to December 2026. The facilitators will work with participants from 20 Museum Transformer organisations and approximately 100 Museum Activists individuals to facilitate a series of online or in-person participatory anti-ableism workshops tailored to the museum sector. Please note that the design of workshop content does not form part of this contract as the series is currently being developed by Visible Inclusive Accessibility (VIA). The workshops will be designed to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to explore issues relating to ableism within the museum sector, as well as providing tools and action plans for participants to critically explore how their own institutions could be perpetuating systemic ableism.

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