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title: "Framework Agreement: Impact Assessment Support"
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# Framework Agreement: Impact Assessment Support

Buyer: ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000626068

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## Summary

Zero Waste Scotland Ltd is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement titled "Impact Assessment Support" aimed at providing essential services for environmental and economic policy analysis associated with resource management and the circular economy. This procurement is at the Award stage as of 19 October 2020, following an Open procedure. The geographic focus is the Stirling area, UK, and the estimated total value of the framework is £750,000, distributed across five specific assessment Lots. Key dates include an anticipated contract award on 19 October 2020 and ongoing services expected to be delivered primarily in a virtual team setting.

This tender represents significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger firms specialising in environmental consulting, impact assessments, and related analytical services. Suppliers capable of providing comprehensive support across various types of assessments, including Business and Regulatory, Equality, and Strategic Environmental Assessments, would be well-suited to compete. With multiple Lots available, businesses can strategically position themselves to contribute to the framework and potentially expand their client portfolios within the public sector.

## Notice

Zero Waste Scotland wishes to appoint Contractor/s for the provision of services to support the development and delivery of impact assessments required to support environmental and economic policy analysis of strategic programmes, plans and / or policies relating to resource management, resource efficiency and the circular economy. The services are anticipated to be provided by multiple suppliers appointed to Lots under this Framework Agreement, on a Call Off basis.

### Lot Information

Business and Regulatory Impact Assessments

The purpose of this Lot is to provide support for the delivery of a Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA), which is used to analyse the cost and benefits to businesses and the third sector of any proposed legislation or regulation, considering the five principles of better regulation. Support may be requested from a framework contractor for any part of a BRIA, including in its entirety, which may include any of the following as relevant: Scottish Firms Impact Test; Competition and / or Consumer Assessment; Digital Impact Test; Legal Aid Test; implementation and delivery plans; and analysis and / or consultation on options, benefits, costs, enforcement, sanctions and / or monitoring. Further information is provided in the Tender document.. 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: This agreement may be extended by a further twelve (12) month period.

Equality Impact Assessments

The purpose of this Lot is to provide support for the delivery of an Equality Impact Assessment (EqIA), which is used to ensure the needs of people are accounted for during the development and implementation of a new policy or service. It covers all aspects of equality (age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, and pregnancy and maternity). Support may be requested for any part of an EqIA, including in its entirety, which may include any of the following as relevant: framing; data and evidence gathering; consultation; assessing impacts; identifying opportunities; and monitoring and review. Further information is provided in the Tender document.. 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: This agreement may be extended by a further twelve (12) month period.

Strategic Environmental Assessments

The purpose of this Lot is to provide support for the delivery of a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), which is required by all public bodies in Scotland to assess, consult on and monitor the likely impacts their strategies, plans and programmes will have on the environment, and to seek ways to minimise that effect, if it is likely to be significant. Support may be requested for any part of a SEA, including in its entirety, which may include any of the following as relevant: pre-screening; screening; scoping; assessment; report preparation; and monitoring. Further information is provided in the Tender document.. 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: This agreement may be extended by a further twelve (12) month period.

Fairer Scotland Impact Assessment

The purpose of this Lot is to provide support for the delivery of a Fairer Scotland Impact Assessment (FSIA), which is required by public bodies in Scotland to actively consider how they can reduce inequality caused by socio-economic disadvantage when making strategic decisions. Support may be requested for any part of a FSIA, including in its entirety, which may include any of the following as relevant: planning; data and evidence gathering; consultation; and assessment and improvement. Further information is provided in the Tender document.. 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: This agreement may be extended by a further twelve (12) month period.

Islands Impact Assessment

The purpose of this Lot is to provide support for the delivery of an Islands Impact Assessment (IIA), which is required by public bodies in Scotland to have regard for island communities when exercising their functions, to ensure that the interests of and impacts to islands communities are accounted for when making strategic decisions. Support may be requested for any part of an IIA, including in its entirety, which may include any of the following as relevant: screening; data and evidence gathering; consultation; assessing impacts; identifying mitigation measures; and monitoring and review. Further information is provided in the Tender document.. 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: This agreement may be extended by a further twelve (12) month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397636 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £750,000 |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | DWS ASSOCIATES; ENVIROCENTRE; EUNOMIA; EUROPEAN ECONOMIC RESEARCH; KPMG; LUC; NICKI SOUTER ASSOCIATES; PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS; RISK & POLICY ANALYSTS; WOOD GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79311410 - Economic impact assessment
- 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
- 90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397636
- 18 Aug 2020 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG392934
- 14 Aug 2020 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG392756
- 20 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390692

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL390692&idx=1
  14th August 2020 - 20-PR-161-OJ Tender Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL390692&idx=3
  14th August 2020 - 20-PR-161-OJ Tender Document - corrects errors identified in Specification (no change to scope).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL390692&idx=2
  22nd July 2020 - 20-PR-161-OJ ESPD (Scotland) Supporting Information Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390692
  Framework Agreement: Impact Assessment Support - Zero Waste Scotland wishes to appoint Contractor/s for the provision of services to support the development and delivery of impact assessments required to support environmental and economic policy analysis of strategic programmes, plans and / or policies relating to resource management, resource efficiency and the circular economy. The services are anticipated to be provided by multiple suppliers appointed to Lots under this Framework Agreement, on a Call Off basis.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397636
  Framework Agreement: Impact Assessment Support - Zero Waste Scotland wishes to appoint Contractor/s for the provision of services to support the development and delivery of impact assessments required to support environmental and economic policy analysis of strategic programmes, plans and / or policies relating to resource management, resource efficiency and the circular economy. The services are anticipated to be provided by multiple suppliers appointed to Lots under this Framework Agreement, on a Call Off basis.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/content/tenders
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000626068

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