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title: "National Consultation for Empire, Slavery and Scotland's Museums Project"
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# National Consultation for Empire, Slavery and Scotland's Museums Project

Buyer: MUSEUMS GALLERIES SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000652970

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## Summary

The National Consultation for Empire, Slavery and Scotland's Museums Project was initiated by Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS), located at Waverley Gate, Edinburgh. This procurement falls under the services category, and the project involved an open tendering process. The projects are funded by the Scottish Government, with a total budget of GBP 58,000 including VAT, allocated over two lots. The tender period concluded on 19th May 2021, marking the transition to the award phase, which commenced on the same date, and both lots aim to engage with different audiences regarding the legacies of slavery and colonialism.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses involved in cultural consulting, community engagement, and social research. Companies that specialise in public consultations and have experience working with museums or cultural institutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on public and expert perspectives means that businesses with strong community ties or proven methodologies for engaging priority communities can enhance their chances of success in this tendering process.

## 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. All submissions will be appreciated, but bids from organisations which have not previously worked with MGS would be especially welcome. 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=JUN417286 |
| 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 | 4 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,333 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £48,110 |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | INTERCULTURAL YOUTH SCOTLAND; THE DIFFLEY PARTNERSHIP |

## 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

- 4 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417286
- 5 May 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY413780

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY413780&idx=1
  5th May 2021 - Tender brief
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY413780
  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. All submissions will be appreciated, but bids from organisations which have not previously worked with MGS would be especially welcome. 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417286
  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. All submissions will be appreciated, but bids from organisations which have not previously worked with MGS would be especially welcome. 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-r6ebe6-0000652970
- https://www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/jobs/

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