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title: "Research Project: Product Stewardship and Circularity in Scotland's Textiles Industry"
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# Research Project: Product Stewardship and Circularity in Scotland's Textiles Industry

Buyer: ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000740067

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the Research Project: Product Stewardship and Circularity in Scotland's Textiles Industry involved Zero Waste Scotland Ltd as the buying organization. The procurement stage was an Open Tender initiated by Zero Waste Scotland Ltd, a Body governed by public law focusing on environmental protection. The project aimed to provide research consultancy services related to the textiles industry in Scotland. Key details include the procurement method being an open procedure, with two lots for quantitative and qualitative research awarded to Miller Research UK (Ltd) for a total contract value of £120,000. The tender had an award date of 23rd November 2023.

This opportunity for business growth caters to organisations specializing in research consultancy services, particularly in environmental protection and textile industries. Businesses adept at quantitative and qualitative research, analysis, and stakeholder mapping would be well-suited to compete in this tender. With a focus on sustainability and circularity, companies with expertise in waste management, industry mapping, and consultancy services can leverage this opportunity to expand their business and contribute to Scotland's environmental goals.

## Notice

This was a Single Stage ("Open") Tender conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 for the provision of research consultancy services.

### Lot Information

Quantitative research and analysis

We chose not to prescribe the services to be deployed. Instead, the Contractor identified the most appropriate service solution through review of the specification and application of their expertise to provide a robust methodology for the sub-project that includes (but is not limited to): - Quantitative research and analysis of the textiles industry in Scotland, building on existing Zero Waste Scotland evidence. - Mixed methods research interviews to support quantitative industry and supply chain mapping, and stakeholder mapping, including insights from waste managers; - Generation of an industry and supply chain map using ArcGIS and the available quantitative evidence; and - Application of reflective critical thinking of the approach used and lessons learnt to produce recommendations for best practice methods for carrying out industry, supply chain and stakeholder mapping. Further information was provided in the Specification document that accompanied the Contract Notice.. The information provided in this Notice relates to the award of a contract following this procurement procedure.

Qualitative research and analysis

We chose not to prescribe the services to be deployed. Instead, the Contractor identified the most appropriate service solution through review of the specification and application of their expertise to provide a robust methodology for the sub-project that includes (but is not limited to): - Mapping of stakeholders along the value chain, considering power, influence (and interest), a just transition and inclusive participation; - Qualitative, semi-structured research interviews to gather insights on attitudes and behaviours that facilitate or hinder the move towards a circular textiles industry, and challenges and opportunities for product stewardship, considering a just transition, and analysis of findings, i This will require collaborative research design, interview schedule, data collection, transcription, and analysis. Interviews should be conducted in a manner that allows for data saturation within each of the stakeholder groups, which is estimated to be between ten (10) and twenty-five (25) interviews per group, applying research ethics and due diligence to ensure that relevant standards are met throughout.. The information provided in this Notice relates to the award of a contract following this procurement procedure.

Options: The Client may require further support to gather reflective input and views from stakeholders through focus groups on the final report from this Project and the draft Zero Waste Scotland policy toolkit that will be developed to draw together evidence from this Project and complimentary projects. Details of any such requirements, outputs and deliverables will be identified to and discussed by the relevant Parties to agree the methodology and cost for delivering these additional services. This will be confirmed by the issue of a Customer Purchase Order to allow work to commence.

Renewal: he Client may choose to extend this Contract for the provision of the identified additional / optional services. An extension period to 31 July 2024 is provided in this Contract for that purpose.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493337 |
| 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 | 23 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MILLER RESEARCH UK (LTD |

## 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

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493337
- 4 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485305

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485305
  Research Project: Product Stewardship and Circularity in Scotland's Textiles Industry - This is a Single Stage ("Open") Tender conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 for the provision of research consultancy services.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493337
  Research Project: Product Stewardship and Circularity in Scotland's Textiles Industry - This was a Single Stage ("Open") Tender conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 for the provision of research consultancy services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000740067
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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