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Evaluation of Leadership Programme

MUSEUMS GALLERIES SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Museums Galleries Scotland, a central purchasing body located in Edinburgh, has completed the tender process for the evaluation of its Delivering Change Leadership Programme. The contract, valued at £5,833, was awarded on 14th August 2025 to Ben Reid-Howells Consultancy. The open procedure targeted the services category related to recreation, culture, and religion, with tenders submitted until 23rd June 2025. Contracts aimed to evaluate the programme's objectives and impacts, which involved a mentorship initiative for leadership development within the framework of anti-oppressive organisational restructuring. Interested parties should note the overarching objective to enhance cultural sector participation, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, and the Scottish Government.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses focusing on programme evaluation, particularly those experienced in cultural sector projects, anti-oppressive methodologies, and leadership development. Consulting firms and service providers specialising in organisational transformation and leadership training would find this tender well-suited to their skillset. By participating in such initiatives, businesses can expand their project portfolios, enhance their expertise in implementing equity-focused strategies, and potentially form long-term partnerships with prominent cultural organisations and funding bodies.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of Leadership Programme

Notice Description

PLEASE NOTE THAT FURTHER DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE INVITATION TO TENDER - SEE ADDITIONAL DOCS SECTION MGS is looking to appoint a contractor for the evaluation of its Delivering Change Leadership Strand. Delivering Change is a collective effort between MGS and partnering museums, galleries, and community groups to restructure as organisations based on anti-oppressive principles. It has been developed by MGS and an Expert Advisory Group, who have lived and professional experience of barriers to participation in culture. The project is funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, and the Scottish Government. The overall project is being evaluated by Ikake Rising but a separate standalone evaluation is required for the leadership element. The Leadership Strand will consist of a reciprocal mentorship programme, pairing someone with lived experience of systemic exclusion who is interested in entering leadership with a leader from the Delivering Change Museum Transformers programme. The Museum Transformers programme is currently underway and the 19 participants are undergoing an organisation-wide programme of anti-oppression learning, action planning and restructuring based on anti-oppressive principles. The mentorship programme will facilitate opportunities for discussion, understanding and experience sharing. Each mentor/mentee pair will also participate in an accredited leadership training programme. The successful contractor will work with MGS to deliver a comprehensive evaluation which captures incidental impacts and corresponds to the desired objectives of the Leadership Strand.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SEE SECTION 4 (CONTRACT DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS) IN THE INVITATION TO TENDER ATTACHED AT THE ADDITIONAL DOCS SECTION

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800379
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537438
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
Large

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

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,833 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,833 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 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
procurement@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

BEN REID-HOWELLS CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN531532&idx=1
    2nd June 2025 - Invitation to Tender for Evaluation of Delivering Change Leadership Strand
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531532
    Evaluation of Leadership Programme - PLEASE NOTE THAT FURTHER DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE INVITATION TO TENDER - SEE ADDITIONAL DOCS SECTION MGS is looking to appoint a contractor for the evaluation of its Delivering Change Leadership Strand. Delivering Change is a collective effort between MGS and partnering museums, galleries, and community groups to restructure as organisations based on anti-oppressive principles. It has been developed by MGS and an Expert Advisory Group, who have lived and professional experience of barriers to participation in culture. The project is funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, and the Scottish Government. The overall project is being evaluated by Ikake Rising but a separate standalone evaluation is required for the leadership element. The Leadership Strand will consist of a reciprocal mentorship programme, pairing someone with lived experience of systemic exclusion who is interested in entering leadership with a leader from the Delivering Change Museum Transformers programme. The Museum Transformers programme is currently underway and the 19 participants are undergoing an organisation-wide programme of anti-oppression learning, action planning and restructuring based on anti-oppressive principles. The mentorship programme will facilitate opportunities for discussion, understanding and experience sharing. Each mentor/mentee pair will also participate in an accredited leadership training programme. The successful contractor will work with MGS to deliver a comprehensive evaluation which captures incidental impacts and corresponds to the desired objectives of the Leadership Strand.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537438
    Evaluation of Leadership Programme - PLEASE NOTE THAT FURTHER DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE INVITATION TO TENDER - SEE ADDITIONAL DOCS SECTION MGS is looking to appoint a contractor for the evaluation of its Delivering Change Leadership Strand. Delivering Change is a collective effort between MGS and partnering museums, galleries, and community groups to restructure as organisations based on anti-oppressive principles. It has been developed by MGS and an Expert Advisory Group, who have lived and professional experience of barriers to participation in culture. The project is funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, and the Scottish Government. The overall project is being evaluated by Ikake Rising but a separate standalone evaluation is required for the leadership element. The Leadership Strand will consist of a reciprocal mentorship programme, pairing someone with lived experience of systemic exclusion who is interested in entering leadership with a leader from the Delivering Change Museum Transformers programme. The Museum Transformers programme is currently underway and the 19 participants are undergoing an organisation-wide programme of anti-oppression learning, action planning and restructuring based on anti-oppressive principles. The mentorship programme will facilitate opportunities for discussion, understanding and experience sharing. Each mentor/mentee pair will also participate in an accredited leadership training programme. The successful contractor will work with MGS to deliver a comprehensive evaluation which captures incidental impacts and corresponds to the desired objectives of the Leadership Strand.

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