Tender

Systems Thinking

ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD

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Tender

18 Aug 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Systems Thinking" is being conducted by Zero Waste Scotland Ltd, a central purchasing body located in Stirling, UK. This open procedure tender seeks consultancy services to embed systems thinking practices within the organisation. The procurement is in the tender stage, with submissions due electronically by 13:00 on 15th September 2025. The procurement falls under the environmental protection industry category, with a contract value estimated at £90,000. The contract is set to commence on 13th October 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2026, with a possible extension of up to six months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in strategic planning and organisational transformation, particularly those with experience in the environmental sector. The opportunity is ideal for businesses that can deliver innovative solutions for capacity building and strategic design, enabling Zero Waste Scotland Ltd to enhance internal efficiencies through systems thinking. This procurement not only offers potential financial growth but also the chance to build a long-term relationship with a key player in the UK's environmental sector. Businesses capable of fulfilling the electronic submission requirements and meeting the specified selection criteria are strongly encouraged to tender their interest.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

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=AUG537203
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD
Contact Name
Jennifer McCartney
Contact Email
jennifer.mccartney@zerowastescotland.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786433930

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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