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Creation of anti-oppression training module

MUSEUMS GALLERIES SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Museums Galleries Scotland, located in Edinburgh, has awarded a contract to ShobaBrown for the creation of an anti-oppression training module tailored to the museum sector. This initiative is part of the Delivering Change Leadership Strand, set to run from January 2026 to September 2026. Classified under the recreation, culture and religion category, the project seeks to advance leadership in museums through innovative training on anti-oppressive principles. The procurement process employed an open procedure, culminating in an award status as of 23 September 2025, preceded by the signing of the contract on 17 September 2025.

This procurement provides unique opportunities for businesses with expertise in creating transformative educational content in the field of anti-oppression and equity, diversity and inclusion. With a focus on sophisticated understanding of anti-oppressive leadership, the project appeals to organisations capable of partnering effectively to drive change. While specific to Scotland, the tender was open to international bidders, drawing multiple submissions including electronic and SME bids, thus broadening the scope for engagement and collaboration. Ideal candidates include businesses skilled in coaching, facilitation, and intersectionality principles, positioning them favorably for enriching the museum sector’s leadership capabilities.

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Notice Title

Creation of anti-oppression training module

Notice Description

MGS is looking to appoint a contractor for the creation of an anti-oppression leadership module for its Delivering Change Leadership Strand (referred to in this Invitation to Tender as "the Leadership Strand"). The module must be tailored to the museum sector and will form part of a leadership programme which is anticipated to run from January 2026 to September 2026. Please note that this contract covers the creation of the module only; the facilitation and delivery of the content do not form part of this contract. MGS particularly welcomes submissions from individuals and organisations with: - A sophisticated understanding of anti-oppressive leadership, and its potential within museums; - Experience of working with external partners and/or organisations to deliver transformational change within the field of anti-oppression and/or equity, diversity and inclusion at leadership level; - Strong interpersonal skills, alongside knowledge and experience in supporting others to make change.; - A qualification in coaching, facilitation and/or action learning; - A solid grounding in intersectionality and anti-oppressive principles; and - An understanding of equalities legislation and the specific Scottish policy and legislative context. Please note that although the project itself is specific to Scotland, this tender opportunity is open to individuals and organisations based outside of Scotland. FURTHER INFORMATION IS PROVIDED IN THE INVITATION TO TENDER - SEE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS

Lot Information

Lot 1

PLEASE SEE "Contract Specifics " IN THE INVITATION TO TENDER PROVIDED AT THE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS SECTION

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801788
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539844
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

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80522000 - Training seminars

80532000 - Management training services

80570000 - Personal development training 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
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 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

SHOBABROWN

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532645
    Creation of anti-oppression training module - MGS is looking to appoint a contractor for the creation of an anti-oppression leadership module for its Delivering Change Leadership Strand (referred to in this Invitation to Tender as "the Leadership Strand"). The module must be tailored to the museum sector and will form part of a leadership programme which is anticipated to run from January 2026 to September 2026. Please note that this contract covers the creation of the module only; the facilitation and delivery of the content do not form part of this contract. MGS particularly welcomes submissions from individuals and organisations with: - A sophisticated understanding of anti-oppressive leadership, and its potential within museums; - Experience of working with external partners and/or organisations to deliver transformational change within the field of anti-oppression and/or equity, diversity and inclusion at leadership level; - Strong interpersonal skills, alongside knowledge and experience in supporting others to make change.; - A qualification in coaching, facilitation and/or action learning; - A solid grounding in intersectionality and anti-oppressive principles; and - An understanding of equalities legislation and the specific Scottish policy and legislative context. Please note that although the project itself is specific to Scotland, this tender opportunity is open to individuals and organisations based outside of Scotland. FURTHER INFORMATION IS PROVIDED IN THE INVITATION TO TENDER - SEE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539844
    Creation of anti-oppression training module - MGS is looking to appoint a contractor for the creation of an anti-oppression leadership module for its Delivering Change Leadership Strand (referred to in this Invitation to Tender as "the Leadership Strand"). The module must be tailored to the museum sector and will form part of a leadership programme which is anticipated to run from January 2026 to September 2026. Please note that this contract covers the creation of the module only; the facilitation and delivery of the content do not form part of this contract. MGS particularly welcomes submissions from individuals and organisations with: - A sophisticated understanding of anti-oppressive leadership, and its potential within museums; - Experience of working with external partners and/or organisations to deliver transformational change within the field of anti-oppression and/or equity, diversity and inclusion at leadership level; - Strong interpersonal skills, alongside knowledge and experience in supporting others to make change.; - A qualification in coaching, facilitation and/or action learning; - A solid grounding in intersectionality and anti-oppressive principles; and - An understanding of equalities legislation and the specific Scottish policy and legislative context. Please note that although the project itself is specific to Scotland, this tender opportunity is open to individuals and organisations based outside of Scotland. FURTHER INFORMATION IS PROVIDED IN THE INVITATION TO TENDER - SEE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS

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