--- title: "National Consultation for Empire, Slavery and Scotland's Museums Project" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000650817" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000650817" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000650817.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000650817.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MUSEUMS GALLERIES SCOTLAND" published: "2021-04-15" --- # National Consultation for Empire, Slavery and Scotland's Museums Project Buyer: MUSEUMS GALLERIES SCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000650817 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000650817) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000650817.json) ## Summary The Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) is currently overseeing a tender titled "National Consultation for Empire, Slavery and Scotland’s Museums Project". This project falls under the recreation, culture and religion category and is situated in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement process is at the active tender stage, with an end date for submissions set for 3 May 2021. The total budget for this project is approximately £58,000, covering two Lots aimed at exploring the legacies of slavery and colonialism within Scottish museums. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, which encourages a wide range of participants to submit their proposals. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, research, and engagement services, particularly those with expertise in cultural heritage, social inclusion, and community engagement. Companies that can effectively facilitate stakeholder interactions and manage public consultations would greatly benefit from participating in this process. Additionally, entities that demonstrate a strong understanding of the historical contexts of slavery and colonialism, alongside the capacity to engage diverse audiences, will be well-placed to compete for contracts associated with this initiative. ## Notice MGS invites tenders for the National Consultation for Empire, Slavery & Scotland's Museums (ESSM). This project, funded by the Scottish Government and led by an independent Steering Group, will explore how Scottish museums and galleries can better address the legacies of slavery, Empire and colonialism at every level. There are two Lots to this tender. The budget of GBP 58,000 including VAT is the total overall budget for both Lots. The budget for each Lot will be proportional depending on whether a proposal covers both stakeholder engagements or one. ### Lot Information National Consultation for Empire, Slavery and Scotland's Museums Project - General Public Consultation MGS will coordinate a national consultation to establish public and expert perspectives on how museums can contribute to our understanding of the legacies of slavery and colonialism. The consultation is expected to work with 3 key audiences: 1. Museum professionals 2. General Public 3. Priority Communities = persons from communities who have been negatively impacted by the structural forms of discrimination that can be connected to the historic legacies of slavery and colonialism. MGS intends to manage and administer the engagement with museum professionals for this contract, working within the framework developed by the successful research contractor (in consultation with the Steering Group and project team). We invite proposals for work on the General Public strand of the consultation. Renewal: Subject to any necessary extension National Consultation for Empire, Slavery and Scotland's Museums Project - Priority Communities Consultation MGS will coordinate a national consultation to establish public and expert perspectives on how museums can contribute to our understanding of the legacies of slavery and colonialism. The consultation is expected to work with 3 key audiences: 1. Museum professionals 2. General Public 3. Priority Communities = persons from communities who have been negatively impacted by the structural forms of discrimination that can be connected to the historic legacies of slavery and colonialism. MGS intends to manage and administer the engagement with museum professionals for this contract, working within the framework developed by the successful research contractor (in consultation with the Steering Group and project team). We invite proposals for work on the Priority Communities strand of the consultation. 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=APR412146 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 3 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £48,333 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 15 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412146 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR412146&idx=1 15th April 2021 - ESSM consultation brief including declarations for proposals - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412146 National Consultation for Empire, Slavery and Scotland's Museums Project - MGS invites tenders for the National Consultation for Empire, Slavery & Scotland's Museums (ESSM). This project, funded by the Scottish Government and led by an independent Steering Group, will explore how Scottish museums and galleries can better address the legacies of slavery, Empire and colonialism at every level. There are two Lots to this tender. The budget of GBP 58,000 including VAT is the total overall budget for both Lots. The budget for each Lot will be proportional depending on whether a proposal covers both stakeholder engagements or one. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000650817 - https://www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/jobs/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=650817 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000650817. 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