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Systems and Behaviour Framework

ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD

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25 Mar 2026 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

Zero Waste Scotland Ltd is inviting tenders for their "Systems and Behaviour Framework" initiative under the industry category of Research and Development services and related consultancy. This procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, with details available on the PCS-Tender platform. The initiative centres on integrated systems analysis and behavioural science to identify leverage points and design effective interventions. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 1st May 2026, with contract awards starting thereafter. Located in Stirling, UK, the contract value is estimated at £2,000,000 GBP, with the opportunity for a 24-month extension split across two lots focused on 'Systems Thinking, Mapping and Analysis' and 'Behaviour Change'.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses with expertise in systems analysis, behavioural consultancy, and environmental research. Companies specialising in institutional, economic, regulatory consulting or those providing innovative solutions in governance and stakeholder mapping would find this tender beneficial for growth. With emphasis on leveraging quality and price, the procurement is well-suited for organisations capable of aligning behavioural diagnostics with a broader systems approach. Businesses engaged partly in market and economic research or environmental training services can leverage their skills to influence target behaviours through this project, fostering expansion and development in their portfolio of services.

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Notice Title

Systems and Behaviour Framework

Notice Description

Zero Waste Scotland (the 'Client') requires the provision of integrated systems analysis and behavioural science expertise to identify leverage points within complex systems and to design, prioritise, test, and scale interventions that address clearly defined target behaviours

Lot Information

Systems Thinking, Mapping and Analysis

Purpose: To undertake structured systems analysis and stakeholder research to understand how institutional, economic, regulatory, and social structure shape behaviours and outcomes into identified leverage points for systemic intervention. This Lot shall focus on analysing the broader system within which behaviours occur, including how actors interact, how incentives are structured, and how power, governance, and infrastructure influences outcomes. Additional information: Please see documents on PCST

Renewal: 2x 12 month extension options available

Behaviour Change

Purpose: To apply behavioural science in the design, prioritisation, testing, and scaling of interventions that influence clearly defined target behaviours, informed by robust diagnostics and aligned to a systems context. Additional information: Please see documents on PCST

Renewal: 2 x 12 Month Extension Periods available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0673f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027369-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

80000000 - Education and training services

80540000 - Environmental training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 1QZ
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling North
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

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