Tender

Systems and Behaviour Framework

ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD

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25 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Zero Waste Scotland Ltd has initiated a tender process for the 'Systems and Behaviour Framework’ aimed at leveraging systems analysis and behavioural science to identify and address target behaviours within complex systems. This procurement falls under the 'Environmental protection' industry category and involves services across the UK. The process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions being accepted electronically until 1st May 2026 at 17:00. The open procedure procurement method will culminate in awards starting from the same date, as managed through PCS-Tender. The total contract value is estimated at £2,000,000 GBP, with key delivery taking place over a 720-day contract period, offering potential for extension with two additional 12-month periods.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in systems analysis, mapping, and behavioural change to expand their client base and gain exposure in the environmental sector. Companies with expertise in stakeholder research, behavioural science, and system improvement can leverage this initiative to access substantial funding and long-term collaborations. The procurement is competitively structured with a 75% focus on quality and 25% on price, favouring those who can offer high-standard interventions and solutions. Businesses equipped to engage in integrated project delivery and detailed diagnostics within the UK will find this tender particularly suitable for growth and innovation.

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Notice Title

Systems and Behaviour Framework

Notice Description

Zero Waste Scotland (the 'Client') requires the provision of integrated systems analysis and behavioural science expertise to identify leverage points within complex systems and to design, prioritise, test, and scale interventions that address clearly defined target behaviours

Lot Information

Systems Thinking, Mapping and Analysis

Purpose: To undertake structured systems analysis and stakeholder research to understand how institutional, economic, regulatory, and social structure shape behaviours and outcomes into identified leverage points for systemic intervention. This Lot shall focus on analysing the broader system within which behaviours occur, including how actors interact, how incentives are structured, and how power, governance, and infrastructure influences outcomes. Please see documents on PCST

Renewal: 2x 12 month extension options available

Behaviour Change

Purpose: To apply behavioural science in the design, prioritisation, testing, and scaling of interventions that influence clearly defined target behaviours, informed by robust diagnostics and aligned to a systems context. Please see documents on PCST

Renewal: 2 x 12 Month Extension Periods available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827562
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552478
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

80000000 - Education and training services

80540000 - Environmental training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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