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title: "Research Consultancy Services"
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# Research Consultancy Services

Buyer: ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d57e

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## Summary

Zero Waste Scotland Ltd has recently concluded a procurement procedure for Research Consultancy Services, awarding framework contracts for Lots 1 to 3. The total value of the framework agreement is six million Pounds Sterling. The procurement method was an open tender, and the main procurement category is services. The Lots included services such as Qualitative Research Services and Mixed Methods Research Services. Zero Waste Scotland Ltd is the buying organisation located in Stirling, United Kingdom. The tender status is complete.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses in the research consultancy services industry. Businesses with expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methodology, circular economy, waste systems, social policy, and other related fields are well-suited to compete. The procurement stages included Planning, Tender, and Award. Key dates and deadlines were provided in the tender documentation. Suppliers were evaluated based on quality and price criteria, with a focus on contracts that support environmental protection initiatives.

## Notice

A regulated ("Open") tender to establish a multi-lot, multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of research consultancy services.

### Lot Information

Quantitative Research Services

Lot 1 - Quantitative Research Services of this framework agreement will be used for the collection, study and / or analysis of the relationship between variables, making it possible for the Client to draw generalisations and make predictions based on the data. Services will be requested under this Lot on a Call Off basis in accordance with the information provided the Lot Specification only. We are appointing a total of six (6) suppliers to Lot 1 of this framework agreement. This number is intended to provide sufficient capacity and capability for delivery of services under this Lot during the period of this framework agreement. Zero Waste Scotland is unwilling and unable to guarantee that any services will be requested under this Lot or that any Call Offs will be awarded to any supplier at any time during the period of this framework agreement. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: The potential for additional / optional services to be requested under this Lot is identified in the Lot Specification.

Renewal: Two (2) extension options of twelve (12) months are provided for this framework agreement, with the maximum possible end date being Friday 21 April 2028.

Qualitative Research Services

Lot 2 - Qualitative Research Services of this framework agreement will be used for the collection and / or analysis of non-numerical data (e.g., text, video, or audio) to explore and understand concepts, opinions, attitudes, behaviours, or experiences, and to gather in-depth insights into a problem or generate new ideas for research. Services will be requested under this Lot on a Call Off basis in accordance with the information provided the Lot Specification only. We are appointing a total of seven (7) suppliers to Lot 2 of this framework agreement. This number is intended to provide sufficient capacity and capability for delivery of services under this Lot during the period of this framework agreement. Zero Waste Scotland is unwilling and unable to guarantee that any services will be requested under this Lot or that any Call Offs will be awarded to any supplier at any time during the period of this framework agreement. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: The potential for additional / optional services to be requested under this Lot is identified in the Lot Specification.

Renewal: Two (2) extension options of twelve (12) months are provided for this framework agreement, with the maximum possible end date being Friday 21 April 2028.

Mixed Methods Research Services

Lot 3 - Mixed Methods Research Services of this framework agreement will be used to triangulate results and gain a more complete picture than a standalone quantitative or qualitative study by integrating the benefits of both methods. It may also be used to support delivery of a structured and rigorous Rapid Evidence Review where appropriate. Services will be requested under this Lot on a Call Off basis in accordance with the information provided the Lot Specification only. We are appointing a total of five (5) suppliers to Lot 3 of this framework agreement. This number is intended to provide sufficient capacity and capability for delivery of services under this Lot during the period of this framework agreement. Zero Waste Scotland is unwilling and unable to guarantee that any services will be requested under this Lot or that any Call Offs will be awarded to any supplier at any time during the period of this framework agreement. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: The potential for additional / optional services to be requested under this Lot is identified in the Lot Specification.

Renewal: Two (2) extension options of twelve (12) months are provided for this framework agreement, with the maximum possible end date being Friday 21 April 2028.

Third Party Review (Managed Service)

Lot 4 - Third Party Review (Managed Service) of this framework agreement may be used by the Client for the purposes of arranging independent third party review of outputs arising from any project that the Client is involved with, whether directly as a result of a Call Off Contract under this framework agreement or indirectly from any other project activity. Services will be requested under this Lot on a Call Off basis in accordance with the information provided the Lot Specification only. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Two (2) extension options of twelve (12) months are provided for this framework agreement, with the maximum possible end date being Friday 21 April 2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017262-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | 26 Oct 2023 |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2024 - 21 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK8 1QZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling North |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 13 |
| Supplier names | ANDTHEN; EDINBURGH BUSINESS SCHOOL HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY; ENSCAPE CONSULTING; EUNOMIA; IMPACT RESEARCH; MEL RESEARCH; PDR - CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY; RESOURCE FUTURES; RICARDO AEA; THE SOCIAL MARKETING GATEWAY; THE UNION ADVERTISING AGENCY; WAVEHILL; WINNING MOVES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2024 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017262-2024
- 4 Jun 2024 at 09:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017240-2024
- 16 Nov 2023 at 16:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033987-2023
- 12 Jun 2023 at 13:37 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016587-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000750470
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA20802
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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