Fundraising & Training Consultant

Kilmartin Museum Company Ltd

Published: May 25, 2026

Updated: Jun 19, 2026

Source: Public Contracts Scotland

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About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the education and training, Youth and culture and heritage sectors, with a focus on Museums. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 43,000. Proposals must be submitted before June 24, 2026.

Published through Public Contracts Scotland, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the education and training sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

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.

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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Public Contracts Scotland and was originally published on May 25, 2026. Last refreshed 5 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Kilmartin Museum Company Ltd

Kilmartin Museum Company Ltd has issued 6 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 6 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Culture, Heritage & Tourism, Youth & Employment, and Education & Training. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 25, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is Up to £43,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Public Contracts Scotland to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is June 24, 2026. Proposals must be received by the contracting authority before that date.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Kilmartin Museum Company Ltd in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.