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title: "Tender brief - Research Overview and Support for MGS"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000648792"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MUSEUMS GALLERIES SCOTLAND"
published: "2021-05-14"
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# Tender brief - Research Overview and Support for MGS

Buyer: MUSEUMS GALLERIES SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000648792

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Museums Galleries Scotland, situated in Edinburgh, UK. The tender titled "Tender brief - Research Overview and Support for MGS" falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on data collection and information management. The current stage of this tender is active and follows an open procurement method, which allows any interested entities to submit their offers. The deadline for submissions is set for 15 April 2021, with a contract value of £8,000. This tender aims to assist Museums Galleries Scotland in understanding and enhancing their information collection and analysis capabilities related to the Scottish museums and galleries sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in data collection, analysis, and information management, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the confirmed participation of SME bidders. As the successful contractor will be integral in shaping Museums Galleries Scotland's strategic plan for information management, businesses with expertise in cultural sector needs and data-driven solutions will be particularly well-suited to compete in this process. Engaging with this procurement could pave the way for enhancing service offerings and expanding business portfolios within the cultural and heritage sector.

## Notice

MGS invites tenders for an external company with expertise in data collection, information management and analysis. The successful contractor will work with MGS to help the organisation develop an understanding of its strengths and weaknesses in collecting and using information about the Scottish museums and galleries sector. The goal will be to work with the contracted organisation to develop a strategic plan for information collection that will support MGS's work across its Business Plan.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

MGS invites tenders for an external company with expertise in data collection, information management and analysis. The successful contractor will work with MGS to help the organisation develop an understanding of its strengths and weaknesses in collecting and using information about the Scottish museums and galleries sector. The goal will be to work with the contracted organisation to develop a strategic plan for information collection that will support MGS's work across its Business Plan.

Renewal: Subject to any necessary extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY415013 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MUSEUMS GALLERIES SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 3EG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DC RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 May 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY415013
- 26 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410508

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410508
  Tender brief - Research Overview and Support for MGS - MGS invites tenders for an external company with expertise in data collection, information management and analysis. The successful contractor will work with MGS to help the organisation develop an understanding of its strengths and weaknesses in collecting and using information about the Scottish museums and galleries sector. The goal will be to work with the contracted organisation to develop a strategic plan for information collection that will support MGS's work across its Business Plan.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY415013
  Tender brief - Research Overview and Support for MGS - MGS invites tenders for an external company with expertise in data collection, information management and analysis. The successful contractor will work with MGS to help the organisation develop an understanding of its strengths and weaknesses in collecting and using information about the Scottish museums and galleries sector. The goal will be to work with the contracted organisation to develop a strategic plan for information collection that will support MGS's work across its Business Plan.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000648792
- https://www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/jobs/

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