---
title: "Communications Support for Recycling and Waste Service Changes"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000504700"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2017-09-27"
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# Communications Support for Recycling and Waste Service Changes

Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000504700

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## Summary

The Shetland Islands Council is currently conducting a procurement process for "Communications Support for Recycling and Waste Service Changes" under the open procurement method. This initiative aims to bolster the communication of the newly introduced waste collection services in line with the Household Recycling Charter, which was signed in October 2016. The tender period will conclude on 7 August 2017, and this project primarily falls within the services category, specifically addressing general public services. The contract duration is set to begin on 14 August 2017 and run until 31 March 2018, with a budget estimated at £63,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in communications project management, waste management solutions, and community engagement services. Companies well-equipped to contribute to community recycling initiatives and with experience in service changes within local authority frameworks will find this contract particularly suitable. The successful bidder will play a key role in facilitating citizen participation in waste management efforts within the Shetland Islands, potentially leading to further collaborations on similar projects in the future.

## Notice

In October 2016, Shetland Islands Council (SIC) signed the Household Recycling Charter. The charter is a declaration SIC's intent to provide services that deliver local and national benefits, encouraging high-levels of citizen participation in waste prevention, recycling and reuse.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In October 2016, Shetland Islands Council (SIC) signed the Household Recycling Charter. The charter is a declaration SIC's intent to provide services that deliver local and national benefits, encouraging high-levels of citizen participation in waste prevention, recycling and reuse. Shetland Islands Council supported by Zero Waste Scotland require a contractor to provide communications project management support to aid the effective communication of the introduction of a waste collection service in line with the Household Recycling Charter and associated Code of Practice to households in the Shetland Islands. Requirements This project is broken down into 3 phases and each phase comprises several milestones. Progression to the next milestone is dependent on successful delivery of the previous milestones. All dates indicated are subject to change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296548 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,000 |
| Lots value | £63,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | LERWICK |
| Post town | Lerwick |
| Postcode | ZE1 0HB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Shetland Islands |
| Electoral ward | Lerwick North and Bressay |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM66 Shetland Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NICKI SOUTER ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 32412000 - Communications network
- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296548
- 24 Jul 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290343

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL290343&idx=1
  24th July 2017 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290343
  Communications Support for Recycling and Waste Service Changes - In October 2016, Shetland Islands Council (SIC) signed the Household Recycling Charter. The charter is a declaration SIC's intent to provide services that deliver local and national benefits, encouraging high-levels of citizen participation in waste prevention, recycling and reuse.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296548
  Communications Support for Recycling and Waste Service Changes - In October 2016, Shetland Islands Council (SIC) signed the Household Recycling Charter. The charter is a declaration SIC's intent to provide services that deliver local and national benefits, encouraging high-levels of citizen participation in waste prevention, recycling and reuse.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.shetland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000504700
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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