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Research Support for Targets Route Map

ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Zero Waste Scotland Ltd, located in Stirling, UK, seeking to establish a framework agreement titled "Research Support for Targets Route Map" for the provision of research support services. This process is currently in the Award stage, following a successful tender using an open procedure that engaged suppliers to explore future waste and resource management policy interventions in Scotland. The tender submission deadline was on 12th November 2020, with the award made shortly thereafter on 16th December 2020. The total contract value is approximately £166,667.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in environmental services, research, or consultancy. Companies equipped to undertake research into waste management strategies and environmental assessments would be well-positioned to compete. Since the award was made to Resource Futures, there may still be opportunities for collaboration or subcontracting, allowing SMEs and larger entities to engage in innovative solutions in the evolving waste management sector in Scotland.

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Notice Title

Research Support for Targets Route Map

Notice Description

A Single Stage ("Open") Tender using an 'accelerated procedure' in accordance with the terms of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and in line with the relevant parts of Scottish Procurement Policy Note (SPPN 5/2020) "Coronavirus (COVID-19): supplier relief", to establish a framework agreement for the provision of support services to undertake research and gather key insights into potential future waste and resource management policy interventions in Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Zero Waste Scotland wishes to establish a framework agreement with a single Contractor for the provision of support services to undertake research and gather key insights into potential future waste and resource management policy interventions in Scotland. Support may be requested in relation to the identification of costs and implementation timetables, assessment of environmental effectiveness, decisions on scope, and identification of relevant international contacts for a range of waste and resource management interventions. When considering international options and best practice, transferability of learnings to a Scottish context will be a key consideration. The Contractor will use their skill and experience to design an effective and affordable response to any call off request issued by Zero Waste Scotland. Further information is provided in the Tender document.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000634322
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402256
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79310000 - Market research services

79311400 - Economic research services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£167,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£167,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£166,666 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@zerowastescotland.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786433930

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESOURCE FUTURES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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