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title: "Fundraising & Training Consultant"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a269"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "KILMARTIN MUSEUM COMPANY LTD"
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# Fundraising & Training Consultant

Buyer: KILMARTIN MUSEUM COMPANY LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a269

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Kilmartin Museum Company Ltd, a charitable organisation located in Argyll, United Kingdom, is currently in the tender stage as of 25th May 2026. The project, titled "Fundraising & Training Consultant," seeks professional consultancy services in financial management, specifically focusing on developing a funding strategy for Kilmartin Museum. This open procedure is part of a Museums Galleries Scotland funded project with a total estimated contract value of 43,000 GBP. The interested parties must submit their electronic bids via the provided platform by the deadline of 24th June 2026, with the bid opening scheduled for the same day.

This tender represents an opportunity for financial consultancy firms specialising in business development and specialist training services to contribute towards the strategic growth of a key cultural institution. Businesses with experience in developing financial sustainability models or those offering bespoke training services aimed at enhancing internal capacity would be ideally suited to compete for this contract. By engaging in this contract, companies can expand their portfolio within the cultural sector while playing a pivotal role in helping Kilmartin Museum achieve long-term financial resilience and sustainability.

## Notice

A professional Fundraiser and Trainer will be engaged to work alongside staff and trustees to develop a Funding Strategy for Kilmartin Museum, identify staff and trustees to be trained then in the short-term, train, support and mentor them to deliver this, identifying how to embed learning and skills within the organisation to move the Museum towards long term sustainability.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Funding the Future: Unlocking Potential at Kilmartin Museum A Museums Galleries Scotland Funded Project Project Background Kilmartin Museum is reliant on ticket sales for 89% of general income with the rest being made up from grants, service level agreements and donations. Argyll's tourist economy is fragile and reliance on ticket sales is creating financial challenges. There is a need to diversify income streams and unlock the potential that exists especially for philanthropic donations. Staff and trustee changes have left KM without team members who have fundraising skills. Project Summary Building on other strategic work, this project seeks to remove barriers and unlock the potential for fundraising and individual donations to achieve an alternative long term sustainability model. A professional Fundraiser and Trainer will be engaged to work alongside staff and trustees to develop a Funding Strategy for KM identify staff and trustees to be trained then in the short-term, train, support and mentor them to deliver this, identifying how to embed learning and skills within the organisation to move the Museum towards long term sustainability. The project aims to start in August 2026 and will run for 18 months including final reporting. The project will be managed by the recently established Trustee Executive Group who will make day to day decisions and report every 6 weeks to the main Board of Trustees. The Fundraising and Training Consultant will work over a period of 18 months. An indicative Project Plan has been developed, and this will need to be fine-tuned.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048336-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KILMARTIN MUSEUM COMPANY LTD |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80532000 - Management training services

## Release History

- 25 May 2026 at 14:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048336-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kilmartin.org
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