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title: "Creation of anti-oppression training module"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000801788"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MUSEUMS GALLERIES SCOTLAND"
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# Creation of anti-oppression training module

Buyer: MUSEUMS GALLERIES SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000801788

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## Summary

Museums Galleries Scotland, located in Edinburgh, has awarded a contract to ShobaBrown for the creation of an anti-oppression training module tailored to the museum sector. This initiative is part of the Delivering Change Leadership Strand, set to run from January 2026 to September 2026. Classified under the recreation, culture and religion category, the project seeks to advance leadership in museums through innovative training on anti-oppressive principles. The procurement process employed an open procedure, culminating in an award status as of 23 September 2025, preceded by the signing of the contract on 17 September 2025.

This procurement provides unique opportunities for businesses with expertise in creating transformative educational content in the field of anti-oppression and equity, diversity and inclusion. With a focus on sophisticated understanding of anti-oppressive leadership, the project appeals to organisations capable of partnering effectively to drive change. While specific to Scotland, the tender was open to international bidders, drawing multiple submissions including electronic and SME bids, thus broadening the scope for engagement and collaboration. Ideal candidates include businesses skilled in coaching, facilitation, and intersectionality principles, positioning them favorably for enriching the museum sector’s leadership capabilities.

## Notice

MGS is looking to appoint a contractor for the creation of an anti-oppression leadership module for its Delivering Change Leadership Strand (referred to in this Invitation to Tender as "the Leadership Strand"). The module must be tailored to the museum sector and will form part of a leadership programme which is anticipated to run from January 2026 to September 2026. Please note that this contract covers the creation of the module only; the facilitation and delivery of the content do not form part of this contract. MGS particularly welcomes submissions from individuals and organisations with: - A sophisticated understanding of anti-oppressive leadership, and its potential within museums; - Experience of working with external partners and/or organisations to deliver transformational change within the field of anti-oppression and/or equity, diversity and inclusion at leadership level; - Strong interpersonal skills, alongside knowledge and experience in supporting others to make change.; - A qualification in coaching, facilitation and/or action learning; - A solid grounding in intersectionality and anti-oppressive principles; and - An understanding of equalities legislation and the specific Scottish policy and legislative context. Please note that although the project itself is specific to Scotland, this tender opportunity is open to individuals and organisations based outside of Scotland. FURTHER INFORMATION IS PROVIDED IN THE INVITATION TO TENDER - SEE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PLEASE SEE "Contract Specifics " 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=SEP539844 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,833 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,833 |

## 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 | SHOBABROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79632000 - Personnel-training services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80522000 - Training seminars
- 80532000 - Management training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539844
- 16 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532645

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532645&idx=1
  25th June 2025 - Invitation to Tender for Anti-Oppression Module
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532645&idx=3
  25th June 2025 - Invitation to Tender for Anti-Oppression Module
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532645&idx=2
  16th June 2025 - Pre-designed and formatted slide example
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532645
  Creation of anti-oppression training module - MGS is looking to appoint a contractor for the creation of an anti-oppression leadership module for its Delivering Change Leadership Strand (referred to in this Invitation to Tender as "the Leadership Strand"). The module must be tailored to the museum sector and will form part of a leadership programme which is anticipated to run from January 2026 to September 2026. Please note that this contract covers the creation of the module only; the facilitation and delivery of the content do not form part of this contract. MGS particularly welcomes submissions from individuals and organisations with: - A sophisticated understanding of anti-oppressive leadership, and its potential within museums; - Experience of working with external partners and/or organisations to deliver transformational change within the field of anti-oppression and/or equity, diversity and inclusion at leadership level; - Strong interpersonal skills, alongside knowledge and experience in supporting others to make change.; - A qualification in coaching, facilitation and/or action learning; - A solid grounding in intersectionality and anti-oppressive principles; and - An understanding of equalities legislation and the specific Scottish policy and legislative context. Please note that although the project itself is specific to Scotland, this tender opportunity is open to individuals and organisations based outside of Scotland. FURTHER INFORMATION IS PROVIDED IN THE INVITATION TO TENDER - SEE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539844
  Creation of anti-oppression training module - MGS is looking to appoint a contractor for the creation of an anti-oppression leadership module for its Delivering Change Leadership Strand (referred to in this Invitation to Tender as "the Leadership Strand"). The module must be tailored to the museum sector and will form part of a leadership programme which is anticipated to run from January 2026 to September 2026. Please note that this contract covers the creation of the module only; the facilitation and delivery of the content do not form part of this contract. MGS particularly welcomes submissions from individuals and organisations with: - A sophisticated understanding of anti-oppressive leadership, and its potential within museums; - Experience of working with external partners and/or organisations to deliver transformational change within the field of anti-oppression and/or equity, diversity and inclusion at leadership level; - Strong interpersonal skills, alongside knowledge and experience in supporting others to make change.; - A qualification in coaching, facilitation and/or action learning; - A solid grounding in intersectionality and anti-oppressive principles; and - An understanding of equalities legislation and the specific Scottish policy and legislative context. Please note that although the project itself is specific to Scotland, this tender opportunity is open to individuals and organisations based outside of Scotland. FURTHER INFORMATION IS PROVIDED IN THE INVITATION TO TENDER - SEE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801788
- https://www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/jobs/

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