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title: "Facilitation of anti-ableism workshops"
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# Facilitation of anti-ableism workshops

Buyer: MUSEUMS GALLERIES SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000797472

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## Summary

Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS), acting as the central purchasing body, has launched an open tender to source experienced facilitators for anti-ableism workshops as part of their Delivering Change project aimed at the museum sector. The project encompasses the Museum Transformers and Museum Activists programmes, running from April 2024 to December 2026. The workshops will principally occur across Scotland, with facilitators expected to operate both online and at various physical locations. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with submissions being accepted until 21st May 2025, signalling the commencement of the award period. Interested parties are invited to submit their bids in English, adhering to the open procedure procurement method for this services contract, valued at £1,666.00.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, specifically those with expertise in facilitating participatory workshops addressing social issues. It is ideally suited for pairs of facilitators with experience or interest in promoting inclusivity within cultural and recreational sectors. Successful bidders will join a curated bank of facilitators, allowing them to leverage their skills in a meaningful and impactful manner, thereby expanding their professional network and exposure within the museum community. Such collaborations not only enhance facilitator portfolios but also foster industry connections across the United Kingdom, especially for those keen on engaging with systemic change and inclusivity efforts.

## Notice

Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) is looking to source a bank of experienced facilitators to deliver anti-ableism workshops as part of the Delivering Change project. The workshops form part of the Museum Transformers and Museum Activists programmes which run from approximately April 2024 to December 2026. The facilitators will work with participants from 20 Museum Transformer organisations and approximately 100 Museum Activists individuals to facilitate a series of online or in-person participatory anti-ableism workshops tailored to the museum sector. Please note that the design of workshop content does not form part of this contract as the series is currently being developed by Visible Inclusive Accessibility (VIA). The workshops will be designed to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to explore issues relating to ableism within the museum sector, as well as providing tools and action plans for participants to critically explore how their own institutions could be perpetuating systemic ableism.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) is looking to source a bank of experienced facilitators to deliver anti-ableism workshops as part of the Delivering Change project. The workshops form part of the Museum Transformers and Museum Activists programmes which run from approximately April 2024 to December 2026. The facilitators will work with participants from 20 Museum Transformer organisations and approximately 100 Museum Activists individuals to facilitate a series of online or in-person participatory anti-ableism workshops tailored to the museum sector. Please note that the design of workshop content does not form part of this contract as the series is currently being developed by Visible Inclusive Accessibility (VIA). The workshops will be designed to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to explore issues relating to ableism within the museum sector, as well as providing tools and action plans for participants to critically explore how their own institutions could be perpetuating systemic ableism. Each workshop must be delivered by two facilitators. MGS therefore requires tenders to be submitted by pairs of facilitators who intend to work together to deliver the workshops either online or at venues across Scotland, from Shetland to the Borders. Each successful pair of facilitators will be added to a bank of facilitators; MGS will work collaboratively with facilitators and participant museums to identify the most beneficial partnerships in terms of group dynamic and location. More information is available in the Invitation to Tender provided at the Additional Documents section.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529226 |
| 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 | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,666 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79632000 - Personnel-training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80522000 - Training seminars
- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529226

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR529226&idx=1
  30th April 2025 - Invitation to Tender for anti-ableism facilitator Word version
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR529226&idx=2
  30th April 2025 - Invitation to Tender for anti-ableism facilitator PDF version
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529226
  Facilitation of anti-ableism workshops - Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) is looking to source a bank of experienced facilitators to deliver anti-ableism workshops as part of the Delivering Change project. The workshops form part of the Museum Transformers and Museum Activists programmes which run from approximately April 2024 to December 2026. The facilitators will work with participants from 20 Museum Transformer organisations and approximately 100 Museum Activists individuals to facilitate a series of online or in-person participatory anti-ableism workshops tailored to the museum sector. Please note that the design of workshop content does not form part of this contract as the series is currently being developed by Visible Inclusive Accessibility (VIA). The workshops will be designed to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to explore issues relating to ableism within the museum sector, as well as providing tools and action plans for participants to critically explore how their own institutions could be perpetuating systemic ableism.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797472
- https://www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/jobs/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=797472

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