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Notice Title

Contract for the Delivery of As Ur - Brief for Training & Mentoring Delivery Partner

Notice Description

MG ALBA is seeking an experienced agency or delivery partner to manage and deliver a structured programme of training, mentoring, community-building, and events to support the development and growth of the As Ur brand and its network of emerging Gaelic digital creators. The initial contract is for Year 1, with potential to extend into Years 2 and 3. The appointed agency will act as the lead delivery partner, responsible for administration, logistics, marketing, brand-building, contracting, budget management, and reporting across all activity.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As Ur is a three-year initiative led by MG ALBA to identify, train, and support a new generation of Gaelic-language digital creators across Scotland. The programme builds a sustainable talent pipeline through commissioning, skills development, mentorship, and networking, empowering young Gaelic speakers to become confident, self-sufficient digital storytellers. Please refer to the Additional Documents for a full breakdown of the services required.

Options: The contract is initially for a period of 12 months with the option to extended for a further 2 months, decided on a year-on-year basis.

Renewal: The contract is initially for a period of 12 months with the option to extended for a further 2 months, decided on a year-on-year basis.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000827886
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552712
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: 80 - Education and training services
CPV Codes: 80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: 27 Apr 20264 weeks to go
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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: SEIRBHEIS NAM MEADHANAN GÀIDHLIG (THE GAELIC MEDIA SERVICE)
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: ISLE OF LEWIS
Postcode: HS1 2SD
Post Town: Outer Hebrides
Country: Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1): TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3): TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location: TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar
Local Authority: Na h-Eileanan Siar
Electoral Ward: Steòrnabhagh a Deas
Westminster Constituency: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552712
Contract for the Delivery of As Ur - Brief for Training & Mentoring Delivery Partner - MG ALBA is seeking an experienced agency or delivery partner to manage and deliver a structured programme of training, mentoring, community-building, and events to support the development and growth of the As Ur brand and its network of emerging Gaelic digital creators. The initial contract is for Year 1, with potential to extend into Years 2 and 3. The appointed agency will act as the lead delivery partner, responsible for administration, logistics, marketing, brand-building, contracting, budget management, and reporting across all activity.

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