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title: "Systems and Behaviour Framework"
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# Systems and Behaviour Framework

Buyer: ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0673f0

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## Summary

Zero Waste Scotland Ltd is inviting tenders for their "Systems and Behaviour Framework" initiative under the industry category of Research and Development services and related consultancy. This procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, with details available on the PCS-Tender platform. The initiative centres on integrated systems analysis and behavioural science to identify leverage points and design effective interventions. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 1st May 2026, with contract awards starting thereafter. Located in Stirling, UK, the contract value is estimated at £2,000,000 GBP, with the opportunity for a 24-month extension split across two lots focused on 'Systems Thinking, Mapping and Analysis' and 'Behaviour Change'.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses with expertise in systems analysis, behavioural consultancy, and environmental research. Companies specialising in institutional, economic, regulatory consulting or those providing innovative solutions in governance and stakeholder mapping would find this tender beneficial for growth. With emphasis on leveraging quality and price, the procurement is well-suited for organisations capable of aligning behavioural diagnostics with a broader systems approach. Businesses engaged partly in market and economic research or environmental training services can leverage their skills to influence target behaviours through this project, fostering expansion and development in their portfolio of services.

## Notice

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. Additional information: 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. Additional information: Please see documents on PCST

Renewal: 2 x 12 Month Extension Periods available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027369-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### 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

### 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

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027369-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827562
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA20802
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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