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Enhancing the evidence base for monitoring circular business behaviours and innovations in Scotland

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has initiated an open tender process titled "Enhancing the Evidence Base for Monitoring Circular Business Behaviours and Innovations in Scotland." This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically within general public services. The project is part of the effort to fulfil the Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024, and aims to advance the circular economy strategy in Scotland. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with submissions being accepted electronically until 14th July 2025. The contract, valued under the CPV classification code 73000000, will be fulfilled in the region of UKM, encompassing Edinburgh and other Scottish areas. The chosen contractor will commence work on the 4th of August 2025, concluding by 31st July 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data analysis, research, and monitoring innovations related to circular economy practices. Companies with expertise in developing behavioural trackers, data collection, and analytical reporting stand to benefit profoundly from participation. The procurement is an open procedure, inviting businesses that can meet the insurance requirements, including Employer’s Liability and Professional Risk Indemnity Insurance. There is potential for businesses to contribute to a broader governmental strategy and secure collaborations that might inspire further innovation and growth within the circular economy sector in Scotland.

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Notice Title

Enhancing the evidence base for monitoring circular business behaviours and innovations in Scotland

Notice Description

The Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024 establishes a legal framework to help Scotland advance further in the transition to a circular economy and includes a specific requirement for Scottish Ministers to develop a new CE strategy. The Scottish Government has been developing the CEMIF to inform the development of the strategy and to track progress towards a CE. The draft framework includes a vision for the circular economy in Scotland to 2045 and eight specific outcomes (see below), two of which (outcomes 5 and 8) concern business activities and behaviours (as related to the circular economy) in particular.

Lot Information

Lot 1

There are three key requirements in this commissioned research: 1. Identifying and effectively utilising existing evidence to track 'circular' innovations and the emergence of circular enterprise start-ups; 2. Development of a Circular Economy Business Behaviours Tracker; 3. Data collection, analysis, and reporting (see later section for project Outputs and Deliverables).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802237
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542833
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,065 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
chrissie.stark@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLER RESEARCH UK (LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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