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Provision of HR support and project delivery

ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD

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Summary of the contracting process

Zero Waste Scotland Ltd has undertaken an urgent procurement process for HR consultancy services due to unforeseen changes within its senior staff. This contract aims to ensure the seamless continuation of HR operations amid these changes. Located in Stirling, UK, the procurement falls under the Environmental Protection industry category. The process has advanced to the award stage with the contract already signed on 25th February 2026. The procurement was conducted through a limited method without prior competition, necessitated by extreme urgency, which has been documented in the award notice.

This tender presents a particularly beneficial opportunity for businesses specialising in HR consultancy, especially those with experience in managing transitions and providing strategic support at times of organisational change. Small and medium-sized enterprises, like the supplier Connect Three Solutions from Glasgow, are well-suited to bring adaptable and responsive expertise to address urgent needs in HR operations, making way for significant business growth through stabilization and compliance assurance services.

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Notice Title

Provision of HR support and project delivery

Notice Description

Zero Waste Scotland requires urgent provision of interim HR consultancy support to ensure organisational continuity due to the departure of both senior staff and significant capacity risks within the People & Support Services Directorate. The organisation is undergoing substantial people-related activity, including NDPB transition embedding requirements, high volumes of HR strategic and operational activity, and critical workforce planning. The requirement meets the criteria of urgent operational need to avoid business interruption. Interim HR support is therefore required to maintain compliance, support managers and staff, and ensure continuity of delivery during this period of organisational risk and transition.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Zero Waste Scotland requires urgent provision of interim HR consultancy support to ensure organisational continuity due to the departure of senior staff and significant capacity risks within the People & Support Services Directorate. The organisation is undergoing substantial people-related activity, including NDPB transition embedding requirements, high volumes of HR strategic and operational activity, and critical workforce planning. The requirement meets the criteria of urgent operational need to avoid business interruption. Interim HR support is therefore required to maintain compliance, support managers and staff, and ensure continuity of delivery during this period of organisational risk and transition.. This is a contract award notice for provision of urgent service provision required due to staff changes within the organisation.

Procurement Information

Urgent requirement due to unforeseen situation with two senior members of staff leaving the organisation within a short timeframe.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824780
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550360
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONNECT THREE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550360
    Provision of HR support and project delivery - Zero Waste Scotland requires urgent provision of interim HR consultancy support to ensure organisational continuity due to the departure of both senior staff and significant capacity risks within the People & Support Services Directorate. The organisation is undergoing substantial people-related activity, including NDPB transition embedding requirements, high volumes of HR strategic and operational activity, and critical workforce planning. The requirement meets the criteria of urgent operational need to avoid business interruption. Interim HR support is therefore required to maintain compliance, support managers and staff, and ensure continuity of delivery during this period of organisational risk and transition.

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