Tender

Recruitment Services: Circular Economy Intern Placements 26-OT-072-SS-30

ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD

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Tender

01 Jun 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Zero Waste Scotland Ltd is inviting bids for a project titled "Recruitment Services: Circular Economy Intern Placements 26-OT-072-SS-30," which falls under the environmental protection industry category. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open procedure method in place, overseeing technical support for recruiting and managing intern placements to support the transition to circular business models within different enterprises in Scotland. The deadline for electronic submission of tenders is 3rd July 2026, with an anticipated award start on the same day. The contract is valued at £300,000 and will support businesses across the UK, requiring submissions in English. The procurement method emphasizes service delivery, with specific attention to quality and price, under a contract period that extends up to 720 days, with potential renewals available.

This tender from Zero Waste Scotland provides substantial opportunities for recruitment agencies skilled in managing and placing interns, especially those focusing on environmental sustainability and circular economy practices. Suitable candidates will benefit from demonstrating experience in similar service contracts, understanding of circular economy principles, and proven capacity to handle internships across various enterprises. The contract's scope aligns well with agencies invested in fostering sustainable business models, presenting a platform for establishing strong partnerships within the environmental sector in Scotland. Emphasising quality, this project presents an opportunity for growth and enhanced market presence for the successful bidder.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment Services: Circular Economy Intern Placements 26-OT-072-SS-30

Notice Description

Zero Waste Scotland requires the provision of technical support from a suitably skilled and experienced third-party recruitment agency to recruit and manage a series of internships to be placed within different enterprises in Scotland to support transition to circular business models

Lot Information

Lot 1

Zero Waste Scotland requires the provision of technical support from a suitably skilled and experienced third-party recruitment agency to recruit and manage a series of internships to be placed within different enterprises in Scotland to support transition to circular business models. please see PCST for documents

Renewal: 2x 12month extensions available

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833404
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556970
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - 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

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling North
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556970
    Recruitment Services: Circular Economy Intern Placements 26-OT-072-SS-30 - Zero Waste Scotland requires the provision of technical support from a suitably skilled and experienced third-party recruitment agency to recruit and manage a series of internships to be placed within different enterprises in Scotland to support transition to circular business models

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