Tender Fundraising & Training Consultant Kilmartin Museum Company Ltd
Kilmartin Museum Company Ltd
Kilmartin Museum, Kilmartin
Lochgilphead
PA31 8RQ
Contact
Diane Steele
Telephone
+44 1546510278
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM63 – Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer’s address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA15644
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Charitable Company
one.5) Main activity
Recreation, culture and religion
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Fundraising & Training Consultant
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 66171000 – Financial consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £43,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79412000 – Financial management consultancy services
- 66171000 – Financial consultancy services
- 79411100 – Business development consultancy services
- 80510000 – Specialist training services
- 80532000 – Management training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM63 – Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance
Kilmartin Museum,
Kilmartin,
Lochgilphead,
Argyll,
PA31 8RQ
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion – Name: Quality / Weighting: 75
Cost criterion – Name: Cost / Weighting: 25
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
18
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
24 June 2026
Local time
9:00am
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 3 August 2026
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
24 June 2026
Local time
9:00am
Place
Argyll
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Oban Sheriffs Court
Sheriff Court House, Albany Street
Oban
PA34 4AL
Country
United Kingdom