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.

Tender

Facilitation of anti-ableism workshops

MUSEUMS GALLERIES SCOTLAND

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

30th April 2025 00:00:00 AM

Tender Deadline

21st May 2025 12:00:00 PM Expired
Contract Summary

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.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-r6ebe6-0000797472

Publication Source

Public Contracts Scotland

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

80500000

CPV Division(s)

80 - Education and training services
Awarding Authority

MUSEUMS GALLERIES SCOTLAND

Buyer Name

Laura McDonald

Buyer Email

lauram@museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk

Buyer Phone

+44 1315504100

Buyer Address

33

Edinburgh

EH2 3DN

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Facilitation of anti-ableism workshops

MUSEUMS GALLERIES SCOTLAND

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