This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jun 2024 at 01:00

Award

04 Jun 2024 at 01:00

Tender

16 Nov 2023 at 00:00

Planning

12 Jun 2023 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Zero Waste Scotland Ltd is in the award stage. The organisation has run an open tender for "Research Consultancy Services" in Stirling, UK. This multi-lot, multi-supplier framework agreement aims to provide research consultancy services. The procurement method used is an open procedure. The deadline for this tender process was on 4th June 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specializing in research consultancy services. Businesses equipped to conduct quantitative and qualitative research and able to offer innovative solutions in areas such as circular economy, waste systems, and social innovation are well-suited to compete. The procurement includes lots for different types of research services, allowing a range of businesses, from SMEs to larger corporations, to participate in the process and engage with Zero Waste Scotland Ltd to support sustainable practices and strategic objectives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Research Consultancy Services

Notice Description

A regulated ("Open") tender to establish a multi-lot, multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of research consultancy services.

Lot Information

Quantitative Research Services

Lot 1 - Quantitative Research Services of this framework agreement will be used for the collection, study and / or analysis of the relationship between variables, making it possible for the Client to draw generalisations and make predictions based on the data. Services will be requested under this Lot on a Call Off basis in accordance with the information provided the Lot Specification only. We are appointing a total of six (6) suppliers to Lot 1 of this framework agreement. This number is intended to provide sufficient capacity and capability for delivery of services under this Lot during the period of this framework agreement. Zero Waste Scotland is unwilling and unable to guarantee that any services will be requested under this Lot or that any Call Offs will be awarded to any supplier at any time during the period of this framework agreement.. 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.

Options: The potential for additional / optional services to be requested under this Lot is identified in the Lot Specification.

Renewal: Two (2) extension options of twelve (12) months are provided for this framework agreement, with the maximum possible end date being Friday 21 April 2028.

Qualitative Research Services

Lot 2 - Qualitative Research Services of this framework agreement will be used for the collection and / or analysis of non-numerical data (e.g., text, video, or audio) to explore and understand concepts, opinions, attitudes, behaviours, or experiences, and to gather in-depth insights into a problem or generate new ideas for research. Services will be requested under this Lot on a Call Off basis in accordance with the information provided the Lot Specification only. We are appointing a total of seven (7) suppliers to Lot 2 of this framework agreement. This number is intended to provide sufficient capacity and capability for delivery of services under this Lot during the period of this framework agreement. Zero Waste Scotland is unwilling and unable to guarantee that any services will be requested under this Lot or that any Call Offs will be awarded to any supplier at any time during the period of this framework agreement.. 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.

Options: The potential for additional / optional services to be requested under this Lot is identified in the Lot Specification.

Renewal: Two (2) extension options of twelve (12) months are provided for this framework agreement, with the maximum possible end date being Friday 21 April 2028.

Mixed Methods Research Services

Lot 3 - Mixed Methods Research Services of this framework agreement will be used to triangulate results and gain a more complete picture than a standalone quantitative or qualitative study by integrating the benefits of both methods. It may also be used to support delivery of a structured and rigorous Rapid Evidence Review where appropriate. Services will be requested under this Lot on a Call Off basis in accordance with the information provided the Lot Specification only. We are appointing a total of five (5) suppliers to Lot 3 of this framework agreement. This number is intended to provide sufficient capacity and capability for delivery of services under this Lot during the period of this framework agreement. Zero Waste Scotland is unwilling and unable to guarantee that any services will be requested under this Lot or that any Call Offs will be awarded to any supplier at any time during the period of this framework agreement.. 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.

Options: The potential for additional / optional services to be requested under this Lot is identified in the Lot Specification.

Renewal: Two (2) extension options of twelve (12) months are provided for this framework agreement, with the maximum possible end date being Friday 21 April 2028.

Third Party Review (Managed Service)

Lot 4 - Third Party Review (Managed Service) of this framework agreement may be used by the Client for the purposes of arranging independent third party review of outputs arising from any project that the Client is involved with, whether directly as a result of a Call Off Contract under this framework agreement or indirectly from any other project activity. Services will be requested under this Lot on a Call Off basis in accordance with the information provided the Lot Specification only.. 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.

Renewal: Two (2) extension options of twelve (12) months are provided for this framework agreement, with the maximum possible end date being Friday 21 April 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000734511
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN506631
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

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

79315000 - Social research services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
27 Oct 2023Expired
Award Date
3 Jun 20242 years ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2024 - 21 Apr 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Complete, Unsuccessful
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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
TLM Scotland, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
13
Supplier Names

Andthen

Edinburgh Business School Heriot Watt University

Enscape Consulting Ltd

Eunomia

Impact Research

MEL Research

PDR - Cardiff Metropolitan University

Resource Futures

Ricardo AEA Ltd

The Social Marketing Gateway

The Union Advertising Agency Ltd

Wavehill Ltd

Winning Moves

Further Information

Notice Documents

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