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Award of 24-FW-004-CO-03 Direct Award: Risks and opportunities: Implementing EPR...(Phase 2)

Zero Waste Scotland Ltd

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25 Sep 2024 at 11:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Zero Waste Scotland Ltd, involved the award of a direct contract for "Award of 24-FW-004-CO-03 Direct Award: Risks and opportunities: Implementing EPR...(Phase 2)" to Resource Futures. This contract falls under the services category, specifically within environmental issues consultancy services (CPV classification 90713000), and is intended for execution across various locations in the UK, including specific engagements with local authorities. Key details about the procurement include the initiation on 25 September 2024, and the procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with a project value of £73,164.86.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mixed methods research, particularly those with a focus on environmental consultancy and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes. Companies with robust skills and knowledge in participatory quality-focused research and experience in delivering similar projects stand to benefit. Zero Waste Scotland’s emphasis on high-quality, actionable insights for packaging EPR and other themes like WEEE and batteries proposals provides a fertile ground for growth, making it an ideal opportunity for consultancies aiming to expand their portfolio in environmental sustainability services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of 24-FW-004-CO-03 Direct Award: Risks and opportunities: Implementing EPR...(Phase 2)

Notice Description

This was a Direct Award under Lot 3 - Mixed Methods Research Services (24-FW-004-SM-28) of Zero Waste Scotland's Research Consultancy Services Framework Agreement.The objective of this Project is to enable verification and quantification of the findings from the "Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Scottish Highlands Summary Report" using robust research methods.While the initial application of outputs is intended for packaging EPR, this mixed methods participatory quality focused research project will provide a consistent, comprehensive and accurate dataset and actionable insights for multiple purposes and themes, including WEEE and batteries proposals, and co-design for high quality, high performing household recycling and reuse services.The Contractor will use their skills, knowledge and experience of mixed methods research and previous delivery of the original Project to determine the Services, tasks and timescales necessary to complete the requirements.The Contractor must identify and engage with the five (5) focus LAs and at least two (2) comparator LAs from across the UK - as agreed with and approved by the Client - to support delivery of the research requirements. This includes the identification of and introduction to any additional contacts as necessary.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000775761
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514890
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,164 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Zero Waste Scotland Ltd
Additional Buyers

Borders General Hospital

Clyde Gateway URC

Consumer Scotland

Forestry and Land Scotland

NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Perth & Kinross Council

Scottish Government

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
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
12
Supplier Names

ASA Recruitment (Quick Quotes)

Artscape Gardens

Central Demolition Ltd

GTR Contracts Ltd

Harvey Nash Limited

IFF Research Ltd.

LDA Design Consulting Ltd

Lorien Resourcing Ltd

Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust

Resource Futures

Shred Station

Sight and Sound Technology

Further Information

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