--- title: "Fundraising & Training Consultant" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832260" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832260" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832260.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832260.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KILMARTIN MUSEUM COMPANY LTD" published: "2026-05-25" --- # Fundraising & Training Consultant Buyer: KILMARTIN MUSEUM COMPANY LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832260 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832260) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832260.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Fundraising & Training Consultant" project has been initiated by Kilmartin Museum Company Ltd, located in Kilmartin, Lochgilphead. This tender falls under the industry category of Recreation, Culture and Religion, and it aims to hire a professional fundraiser and trainer to develop a funding strategy and provide training to museum staff and trustees. The procurement, at the Tender stage, is being conducted through an open procedure with electronic submissions. Interested businesses must note the deadline for submissions, which is set for 24th June 2026 at 09:00. The project duration is planned for 18 months, starting in August 2026, and it is valued at £43,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fundraising, training, and strategic development, particularly those with a focus on sustainability within cultural institutions. Organisations with expertise in transforming revenue models or embedding training programmes within teams could gain substantially by securing this contract. Businesses that excel in philanthropic engagement or have a history of working within the cultural and recreational sectors would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The project is managed by a Trustee Executive Group, offering a collaborative environment and the potential for long-term relationship building with the Kilmartin Museum Company Ltd. ## Notice A professional Fundraiser and Trainer will be engaged to work alongside staff and trustees to develop a Funding Strategy for Kilmartin Museum, identify staff and trustees to be trained then in the short-term, train, support and mentor them to deliver this, identifying how to embed learning and skills within the organisation to move the Museum towards long term sustainability. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Funding the Future: Unlocking Potential at Kilmartin Museum A Museums Galleries Scotland Funded Project Project Background Kilmartin Museum is reliant on ticket sales for 89% of general income with the rest being made up from grants, service level agreements and donations. Argyll's tourist economy is fragile and reliance on ticket sales is creating financial challenges. There is a need to diversify income streams and unlock the potential that exists especially for philanthropic donations. Staff and trustee changes have left KM without team members who have fundraising skills. Project Summary Building on other strategic work, this project seeks to remove barriers and unlock the potential for fundraising and individual donations to achieve an alternative long term sustainability model. A professional Fundraiser and Trainer will be engaged to work alongside staff and trustees to develop a Funding Strategy for KM identify staff and trustees to be trained then in the short-term, train, support and mentor them to deliver this, identifying how to embed learning and skills within the organisation to move the Museum towards long term sustainability. The project aims to start in August 2026 and will run for 18 months including final reporting. The project will be managed by the recently established Trustee Executive Group who will make day to day decisions and report every 6 weeks to the main Board of Trustees. The Fundraising and Training Consultant will work over a period of 18 months. An indicative Project Plan has been developed, and this will need to be fine-tuned. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556509 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - 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 | 25 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £43,000 | | 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 | KILMARTIN MUSEUM COMPANY LTD | | Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA31 8RQ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Argyll and Bute | | Electoral ward | Mid Argyll | | Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber | | Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80532000 - Management training services ## Release History - 25 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556509 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556509 Fundraising & Training Consultant - A professional Fundraiser and Trainer will be engaged to work alongside staff and trustees to develop a Funding Strategy for Kilmartin Museum, identify staff and trustees to be trained then in the short-term, train, support and mentor them to deliver this, identifying how to embed learning and skills within the organisation to move the Museum towards long term sustainability. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.kilmartin.org - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=832260 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832260 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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