---
title: "Independent waste specialist to help develop Councils waste strategy"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000636334"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-02-25"
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# Independent waste specialist to help develop Councils waste strategy

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000636334

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## Summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council, a regional authority located in Dumfries, UK, recently completed the procurement process for an independent waste specialist to assist in developing the Council's waste strategy. The open tender, titled "Independent waste specialist to help develop Councils waste strategy," was initiated on November 17, 2020, and closed on December 14, 2020. At the end of the procurement, Recircle Consulting was awarded the contract worth £62,400 on January 28, 2021. This process involved an average engagement of 20 hours per week over 12 months, with all services to be delivered remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for SMEs with expertise in waste management and environmental consultancy. Companies specialising in strategy development for waste treatment and disposal would find this tender particularly relevant. Moreover, businesses that can adapt their operations to remote guidance and consultation are well-suited to compete in this sector, given the ongoing impacts of COVID-19. Engaging in this contract could help capture future contracts in similar fields as public authorities prioritise waste management and sustainability strategies.

## Notice

Dumfries and Galloway Council Waste Service a looking to engage an independent specialist waste advisor to help inform the development of a strategy for the future management (treatment and disposal) of waste collected by the authority.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The service would look to engage an individual (or company) on the basis of providing specialist advice to develop the strategy. The engagement would be on the basis of an average of 20 hours per week for a period of 12 months, with no less than 40 hours in any calendar month.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407921 |
| 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 | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £62,400 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 2HP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RECIRCLE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407921
- 17 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399883

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV399883&idx=2
  9th December 2020 - Updated ITT with revised submission dates
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV399883&idx=1
  17th November 2020 - All tender documentation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399883
  Independent waste specialist to help develop Councils waste strategy - Dumfries and Galloway Council Waste Service a looking to engage an independent specialist waste advisor to help inform the development of a strategy for the future management (treatment and disposal) of waste collected by the authority.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407921
  Independent waste specialist to help develop Councils waste strategy - Dumfries and Galloway Council Waste Service a looking to engage an independent specialist waste advisor to help inform the development of a strategy for the future management (treatment and disposal) of waste collected by the authority.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000636334
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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