Tender

Recruitment Services: Circular Economy Intern Placements 26-OT-072-SS-30

ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD

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Tender

01 Jun 2026 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Zero Waste Scotland Ltd, operating from Stirling, UK, entails an open tender for the provision of recruitment services for Circular Economy Intern Placements. This tender, titled "Recruitment Services: Circular Economy Intern Placements 26-OT-072-SS-30", falls under the services category and seeks a third-party recruitment agency to manage and recruit internships supporting business transitions to circular economic models in Scotland. The contract, valued at £300,000, is currently active with key dates including a submission deadline on 3rd July 2026 and an anticipated award start date on the same day. The process, conducted electronically, operates under the guidelines of an open procedure, ensuring transparent and competitive participation.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for recruitment agencies adept in managing internship programmes, particularly those with a focus on sustainable business practices. Businesses with expertise in recruitment and management of internships, and those interested in contributing to circular economic transitions, will find this project aligns with their service offerings. With the contract allowing for possible renewals, there is scope for long-term collaboration between the successful bidder and Zero Waste Scotland Ltd, potentially leading to further business growth and diversification in services offered within the circular economy sector.

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Notice Title

Recruitment Services: Circular Economy Intern Placements 26-OT-072-SS-30

Notice Description

Zero Waste Scotland requires the provision of technical support from a suitably skilled and experienced third-party recruitment agency to recruit and manage a series of internships to be placed within different enterprises in Scotland to support transition to circular business models

Lot Information

Lot 1

Zero Waste Scotland requires the provision of technical support from a suitably skilled and experienced third-party recruitment agency to recruit and manage a series of internships to be placed within different enterprises in Scotland to support transition to circular business models. Additional information: please see PCST for documents

Renewal: 2x 12month extensions available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aaab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051529-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 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
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Contact Phone
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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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