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title: "Evaluation of Protection through Connection"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000797467"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MUSEUMS GALLERIES SCOTLAND"
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# Evaluation of Protection through Connection

Buyer: MUSEUMS GALLERIES SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000797467

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## Summary

Museums Galleries Scotland has awarded a contract for the evaluation of its 'Protection through Connection' project, a pioneering initiative funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund aimed at safeguarding Scotland's intangible cultural heritage. Founded in Edinburgh, Museums Galleries Scotland acts as the central purchasing body, overseeing this project within the 'Recreation, culture and religion' category. The procurement process was carried out using an open procedure, leading to the awarding of the contract to Upstream, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Dundee, on 10th June 2025. This project, set to be completed by March 2027, represents a crucial step in developing community partnerships and a sustainable infrastructure for cultural preservation in Scotland.

The tender offers significant prospects for businesses specialising in cultural and community heritage evaluations, providing rich opportunities for companies looking to expand their market presence within Scotland's cultural sector. With an emphasis on community identity and the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage, the project serves as an ideal platform for businesses experienced in cultural evaluations, particularly those familiar with the dynamics of museum, archive and heritage centre collaborations. By engaging in such projects, businesses not only contribute to cultural preservation but also gain visibility and credibility in undertaking high-profile evaluations backed by prominent funding. Interested parties with expertise in heritage evaluations and community partnerships should seize this opportunity to showcase their capabilities and potentially grow their operations through collaboration.

## Notice

MGS is looking to appoint a contractor for the evaluation of its Protection through Connection project (the "Project"). Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund ("NLHF"), the Project is a pioneering effort to safeguard Scotland's intangible cultural heritage ("ICH") through community partnerships with museums and other cultural community organisations, such as archives, libraries and heritage centres. Following the UK's ratification of the 2003 UNESCO Convention on the Safeguarding of ICH, this Project is designed to foster community identity, preserve at-risk ICH practices, and develop a supportive infrastructure for ICH in Scotland. The independent evaluation of this Project will assess its effectiveness in building these partnerships, supporting ICH communities, and creating a sustainable model for the future safeguarding of ICH in Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

MGS is looking to appoint a contractor for the evaluation of its Protection through Connection project (the "Project"). Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund ("NLHF"), the Project is a pioneering effort to safeguard Scotland's intangible cultural heritage ("ICH") through community partnerships with museums and other cultural community organisations, such as archives, libraries and heritage centres. Following the UK's ratification of the 2003 UNESCO Convention on the Safeguarding of ICH, this Project is designed to foster community identity, preserve at-risk ICH practices, and develop a supportive infrastructure for ICH in Scotland. The independent evaluation of this Project will assess its effectiveness in building these partnerships, supporting ICH communities, and creating a sustainable model for the future safeguarding of ICH in Scotland. Project activity commences in April 2025 and is due to be completed in March 2027. The NLHF funding is aimed at developing communities of ICH practitioners and producing an online resource hub for ICH in Scotland. The Project will offer five funded opportunities for ICH communities and heritage organisations to collaborate, with the aim of developing a comprehensive support system for ICH in Scotland. More details are provided in the Invitation to Tender which is provided at the Additional Information section.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532234 |
| 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 | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,500 |

## 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 | EH2 3DN |
| 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 North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UPSTREAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532234
- 30 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529225

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR529225&idx=2
  7th May 2025 - Invitation to Tender - Evaluation of Protection through Connection PDF version
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR529225&idx=5
  7th May 2025 - Invitation to Tender - Evaluation of Protection through Connection PDF version
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR529225&idx=3
  7th May 2025 - Updated Invitation to Tender - Evaluation of Protection through Connection Word version
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR529225&idx=4
  7th May 2025 - Updated Invitation to Tender - Evaluation of Protection through Connection Word version
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR529225&idx=1
  30th April 2025 - Invitation to Tender - Evaluation of Protection through Connection Word version
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529225
  Evaluation of Protection through Connection - MGS is looking to appoint a contractor for the evaluation of its Protection through Connection project (the "Project"). Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund ("NLHF"), the Project is a pioneering effort to safeguard Scotland's intangible cultural heritage ("ICH") through community partnerships with museums and other cultural community organisations, such as archives, libraries and heritage centres. Following the UK's ratification of the 2003 UNESCO Convention on the Safeguarding of ICH, this Project is designed to foster community identity, preserve at-risk ICH practices, and develop a supportive infrastructure for ICH in Scotland. The independent evaluation of this Project will assess its effectiveness in building these partnerships, supporting ICH communities, and creating a sustainable model for the future safeguarding of ICH in Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532234
  Evaluation of Protection through Connection - MGS is looking to appoint a contractor for the evaluation of its Protection through Connection project (the "Project"). Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund ("NLHF"), the Project is a pioneering effort to safeguard Scotland's intangible cultural heritage ("ICH") through community partnerships with museums and other cultural community organisations, such as archives, libraries and heritage centres. Following the UK's ratification of the 2003 UNESCO Convention on the Safeguarding of ICH, this Project is designed to foster community identity, preserve at-risk ICH practices, and develop a supportive infrastructure for ICH in Scotland. The independent evaluation of this Project will assess its effectiveness in building these partnerships, supporting ICH communities, and creating a sustainable model for the future safeguarding of ICH in Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797467
- https://www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/jobs/

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