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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the Research Project: Product Stewardship and Circularity in Scotland's Textiles Industry involved Zero Waste Scotland Ltd as the buying organization. The procurement stage was an Open Tender initiated by Zero Waste Scotland Ltd, a Body governed by public law focusing on environmental protection. The project aimed to provide research consultancy services related to the textiles industry in Scotland. Key details include the procurement method being an open procedure, with two lots for quantitative and qualitative research awarded to Miller Research UK (Ltd) for a total contract value of £120,000. The tender had an award date of 23rd November 2023.

This opportunity for business growth caters to organisations specializing in research consultancy services, particularly in environmental protection and textile industries. Businesses adept at quantitative and qualitative research, analysis, and stakeholder mapping would be well-suited to compete in this tender. With a focus on sustainability and circularity, companies with expertise in waste management, industry mapping, and consultancy services can leverage this opportunity to expand their business and contribute to Scotland's environmental goals.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Research Project: Product Stewardship and Circularity in Scotland's Textiles Industry

Notice Description

This was a Single Stage ("Open") Tender conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 for the provision of research consultancy services.

Lot Information

Quantitative research and analysis

We chose not to prescribe the services to be deployed. Instead, the Contractor identified the most appropriate service solution through review of the specification and application of their expertise to provide a robust methodology for the sub-project that includes (but is not limited to): - Quantitative research and analysis of the textiles industry in Scotland, building on existing Zero Waste Scotland evidence. - Mixed methods research interviews to support quantitative industry and supply chain mapping, and stakeholder mapping, including insights from waste managers; - Generation of an industry and supply chain map using ArcGIS and the available quantitative evidence; and - Application of reflective critical thinking of the approach used and lessons learnt to produce recommendations for best practice methods for carrying out industry, supply chain and stakeholder mapping. Further information was provided in the Specification document that accompanied the Contract Notice.. The information provided in this Notice relates to the award of a contract following this procurement procedure.

Qualitative research and analysis

We chose not to prescribe the services to be deployed. Instead, the Contractor identified the most appropriate service solution through review of the specification and application of their expertise to provide a robust methodology for the sub-project that includes (but is not limited to): - Mapping of stakeholders along the value chain, considering power, influence (and interest), a just transition and inclusive participation; - Qualitative, semi-structured research interviews to gather insights on attitudes and behaviours that facilitate or hinder the move towards a circular textiles industry, and challenges and opportunities for product stewardship, considering a just transition, and analysis of findings, i This will require collaborative research design, interview schedule, data collection, transcription, and analysis. Interviews should be conducted in a manner that allows for data saturation within each of the stakeholder groups, which is estimated to be between ten (10) and twenty-five (25) interviews per group, applying research ethics and due diligence to ensure that relevant standards are met throughout.. The information provided in this Notice relates to the award of a contract following this procurement procedure.

Options: The Client may require further support to gather reflective input and views from stakeholders through focus groups on the final report from this Project and the draft Zero Waste Scotland policy toolkit that will be developed to draw together evidence from this Project and complimentary projects. Details of any such requirements, outputs and deliverables will be identified to and discussed by the relevant Parties to agree the methodology and cost for delivering these additional services. This will be confirmed by the issue of a Customer Purchase Order to allow work to commence.

Renewal: he Client may choose to extend this Contract for the provision of the identified additional / optional services. An extension period to 31 July 2024 is provided in this Contract for that purpose.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000740067
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493337
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

79311400 - Economic research services

79315000 - Social research services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-6 months
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
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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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Miller Research UK (Ltd)

Further Information

Notice Documents

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