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title: "Award of 24-FW-004-CO-03 Direct Award: Risks and opportunities: Implementing EPR...(Phase 2)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000775761"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD"
published: "2024-09-25"
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# Award of 24-FW-004-CO-03 Direct Award: Risks and opportunities: Implementing EPR...(Phase 2)

Buyer: ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000775761

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by Zero Waste Scotland Ltd, involved the award of a direct contract for "Award of 24-FW-004-CO-03 Direct Award: Risks and opportunities: Implementing EPR...(Phase 2)" to Resource Futures. This contract falls under the services category, specifically within environmental issues consultancy services (CPV classification 90713000), and is intended for execution across various locations in the UK, including specific engagements with local authorities. Key details about the procurement include the initiation on 25 September 2024, and the procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with a project value of £73,164.86.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mixed methods research, particularly those with a focus on environmental consultancy and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes. Companies with robust skills and knowledge in participatory quality-focused research and experience in delivering similar projects stand to benefit. Zero Waste Scotland’s emphasis on high-quality, actionable insights for packaging EPR and other themes like WEEE and batteries proposals provides a fertile ground for growth, making it an ideal opportunity for consultancies aiming to expand their portfolio in environmental sustainability services.

## Notice

This was a Direct Award under Lot 3 - Mixed Methods Research Services (24-FW-004-SM-28) of Zero Waste Scotland's Research Consultancy Services Framework Agreement.The objective of this Project is to enable verification and quantification of the findings from the "Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Scottish Highlands Summary Report" using robust research methods.While the initial application of outputs is intended for packaging EPR, this mixed methods participatory quality focused research project will provide a consistent, comprehensive and accurate dataset and actionable insights for multiple purposes and themes, including WEEE and batteries proposals, and co-design for high quality, high performing household recycling and reuse services.The Contractor will use their skills, knowledge and experience of mixed methods research and previous delivery of the original Project to determine the Services, tasks and timescales necessary to complete the requirements.The Contractor must identify and engage with the five (5) focus LAs and at least two (2) comparator LAs from across the UK - as agreed with and approved by the Client - to support delivery of the research requirements. This includes the identification of and introduction to any additional contacts as necessary.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514890 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition. |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,164 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD |
| Additional buyers | BORDERS GENERAL HOSPITAL; CLYDE GATEWAY URC; CONSUMER SCOTLAND; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 8NW |
| 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 | 12 |
| Supplier names | ARTSCAPE GARDENS; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; CENTRAL DEMOLITION; GTR CONTRACTS; HARVEY NASH; IFF RESEARCH; LDA DESIGN CONSULTING; LORIEN RESOURCING; PERTH AND KINROSS COUNTRYSIDE TRUST; RESOURCE FUTURES; SHRED STATION; SIGHT AND SOUND TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2024 at 10:22 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514890

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.clydegateway.com
- http://www.nhsaaa.net
- http://www.nhsborders.org.uk/
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/
- https://consumer.scot/

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