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Systems Thinking

ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD

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Summary of the contracting process

Zero Waste Scotland Ltd, based in Stirling, Scotland, is the buying organisation for the public procurement titled "Systems Thinking." This process falls within the Environmental Protection industry category, aiming to provide consultancy services to enhance systems thinking practices within the organisation's strategic planning. The location for service delivery is specified as the UKM region, with an active status indicating that the tender process was initiated on 18th August 2025. An important key date for potential suppliers to note was the tender submission deadline on 15th September 2025 at 1:00 PM, followed by the award period starting the same day. The procurement method employed is classified as an open procedure, providing a transparent and competitive environment for eligible suppliers.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancy businesses specialising in strategic planning and systems thinking. It offers a contract valued initially at £90,000, with a potential extension period of six months. Companies already experienced in environmental protection and organisational strategic development would find this project aligns with their business growth objectives, allowing them to demonstrate expertise and expand their market presence. Large enterprises such as Systems and Complexity in Organisation Ltd, which secured the contract, along with SMEs that possess relevant capabilities, are especially well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The emphasis on electronic orders, payments, and invoicing provides additional efficiency benefits. This tender is a pivotal opportunity for consultancies looking to reinforce their role as strategic partners in public sector organisational frameworks.

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Notice Title

Systems Thinking

Notice Description

We require the provision of consultancy services to help raise awareness of and embed systems thinking practice as a core organisational approach for strategic planning and project design. This will help build internal capacity and ensure practical application in a clear and consistent manner.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We require the provision of consultancy services to help raise awareness of and embed systems thinking practice as a core organisational approach for strategic planning and project design. This will help build internal capacity and ensure practical application in a clear and consistent manner.

Renewal: Up to a potential 6 month extension period is included.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807048
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553865
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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
TLM Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYSTEMS AND COMPLEXITY IN ORGANISATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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