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title: "Cost Benefit Analysis of Standardising Existing Code of Practice for Household Waste Recycling"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000802142"
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# Cost Benefit Analysis of Standardising Existing Code of Practice for Household Waste Recycling

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000802142

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has initiated a public procurement process for conducting a "Cost Benefit Analysis of Standardising Existing Code of Practice for Household Waste Recycling." This tender, falling under the services category, is an open procedure aimed at enhancing waste management efficiency across local authorities in Scotland. The main goal is to develop an evidence-based new Code of Practice to improve recycling rates, with significant focus on meeting future statutory targets. Interested parties should submit their electronic bids by 8 July 2025, with the contract period spanning from 28 July 2025 to 28 November 2025. This opportunity is situated in the UKM region, primarily Edinburgh, and aligns with efforts in general public services and environmental sustainability.

This tender presents a beneficial opportunity for businesses experienced in environmental consultancy, waste management, and related services to contribute innovations for strategic recycling improvements in Scotland. Companies possessing capabilities in economic analysis, data-driven consultancy, and sustainability frameworks would be well-positioned to compete. The procurement method encourages diverse participation through its open procedure, ensuring accessibility for businesses proficient in conducting in-depth cost benefit analyses. It also promises potential growth and development within Scotland's public service framework, allowing businesses to stake their expertise and become pivotal in pivotal government-led sustainability initiatives.

## Notice

The co-design of the new Code of Practice for Household Waste Recycling will take an evidence-based approach, building on the existing Code of Practice2, identifying areas that can be strengthened and updated in order to deliver better services across Scotland and increase recycling rates, including considering new products or materials for inclusion. The process will leverage the current approach and build on what we know works. It will utilise the expertise within Scottish Local Authorities and beyond, and build on the platform created by previous research, aiding local authorities to in meeting future local statutory targets from 2030. This will and improve consistency of services. We believe that putting the new code on a statutory footing will provide a clear strategic direction for household recycling in Scotland and accelerate improvements to both the quality and quantity of recycling. Scotland's waste targets include aims to recycle 60% of household waste by 2020, to recycle 70% of all waste by 2025 and landfill less than 5% of all waste by 2025. Although Scotland's recycling rates have improved significantly over the long-term, progress has slowed in recent years and the Scottish household recycling rate has plateaued at around 42-45%. Key challenges include variation in local provision, quality and uptake of recycling services across local authorities, and over-reliance on existing social norms to boost recycling rates. Further action is therefore needed to ensure that the 60% target can be achieved as soon as possible. In order to ensure that the co-design of the new Code of Practice is robust and evidence based, an understanding of the potential impact of all Local Authorities implementing key parts of the current Code of Practice is essential. An indication of how this would compare to the implementation of the revised Code of Practice drafted in 2021 would help to provide a useful indicator of how changes might impact. The co-design process has begun, with the first workshop held with representatives from Local Authorities. A baseline of evidence is required to assess the impact of the existing Code of Practice including a cost benefit analysis and level of funding required for all Local Authorities adhering to the proposals in the existing Code of Practice.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful bidder will be required to produce a report detailing the impact of the current Code of Practice. The report should map out the current state of play and assess the impact of all Local Authorities in Scotland undertaking to meet the key provisions in the existing Code of Practice. These must include an analysis of the following, however the consultant may identify others: - Twin-stream v comingling (i.e. households separating types of recycling prior to collection or recycling being separated after collection by the local authority) - Glass collection - Food waste - Frequency / capacity of residual - Evaluation of non-charter compliant systems - breakdown of tonnage sources - Strengths and weaknesses of all collection systems in Scotland - Consideration of sources segregated v co- mingled collections. - Recycling rates to establish where tonnage is coming from. The report should have four components, set out in more detail under Section 6; 1. Existing adherence to the Code of Practice across Local Authorities in Scotland 2. Analysis of which provisions in the current Code of Practice are more impactful and provide best value for money 3. An indication of the financial cost to Local Authorities that do not currently adhere to the Code of meeting the requirements in the current Code of Practice and the revised Code of Practice 4. Recommendations to the Scottish Government based on findings The report will provide a baseline of evidence against which the new statutory Code of Practice will be developed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543200 |
| 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 | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £85,201 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EUNOMIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543200
- 18 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532887

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532887&idx=1
  18th June 2025 - RESAS/004/25 - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532887&idx=2
  18th June 2025 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532887
  Cost Benefit Analysis of Standardising Existing Code of Practice for Household Waste Recycling - The co-design of the new Code of Practice for Household Waste Recycling will take an evidence-based approach, building on the existing Code of Practice2, identifying areas that can be strengthened and updated in order to deliver better services across Scotland and increase recycling rates, including considering new products or materials for inclusion. The process will leverage the current approach and build on what we know works. It will utilise the expertise within Scottish Local Authorities and beyond, and build on the platform created by previous research, aiding local authorities to in meeting future local statutory targets from 2030. This will and improve consistency of services. We believe that putting the new code on a statutory footing will provide a clear strategic direction for household recycling in Scotland and accelerate improvements to both the quality and quantity of recycling. Scotland's waste targets include aims to recycle 60% of household waste by 2020, to recycle 70% of all waste by 2025 and landfill less than 5% of all waste by 2025. Although Scotland's recycling rates have improved significantly over the long-term, progress has slowed in recent years and the Scottish household recycling rate has plateaued at around 42-45%. Key challenges include variation in local provision, quality and uptake of recycling services across local authorities, and over-reliance on existing social norms to boost recycling rates. Further action is therefore needed to ensure that the 60% target can be achieved as soon as possible. In order to ensure that the co-design of the new Code of Practice is robust and evidence based, an understanding of the potential impact of all Local Authorities implementing key parts of the current Code of Practice is essential. An indication of how this would compare to the implementation of the revised Code of Practice drafted in 2021 would help to provide a useful indicator of how changes might impact. The co-design process has begun, with the first workshop held with representatives from Local Authorities. A baseline of evidence is required to assess the impact of the existing Code of Practice including a cost benefit analysis and level of funding required for all Local Authorities adhering to the proposals in the existing Code of Practice.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543200
  Cost Benefit Analysis of Standardising Existing Code of Practice for Household Waste Recycling - The co-design of the new Code of Practice for Household Waste Recycling will take an evidence-based approach, building on the existing Code of Practice2, identifying areas that can be strengthened and updated in order to deliver better services across Scotland and increase recycling rates, including considering new products or materials for inclusion. The process will leverage the current approach and build on what we know works. It will utilise the expertise within Scottish Local Authorities and beyond, and build on the platform created by previous research, aiding local authorities to in meeting future local statutory targets from 2030. This will and improve consistency of services. We believe that putting the new code on a statutory footing will provide a clear strategic direction for household recycling in Scotland and accelerate improvements to both the quality and quantity of recycling. Scotland's waste targets include aims to recycle 60% of household waste by 2020, to recycle 70% of all waste by 2025 and landfill less than 5% of all waste by 2025. Although Scotland's recycling rates have improved significantly over the long-term, progress has slowed in recent years and the Scottish household recycling rate has plateaued at around 42-45%. Key challenges include variation in local provision, quality and uptake of recycling services across local authorities, and over-reliance on existing social norms to boost recycling rates. Further action is therefore needed to ensure that the 60% target can be achieved as soon as possible. In order to ensure that the co-design of the new Code of Practice is robust and evidence based, an understanding of the potential impact of all Local Authorities implementing key parts of the current Code of Practice is essential. An indication of how this would compare to the implementation of the revised Code of Practice drafted in 2021 would help to provide a useful indicator of how changes might impact. The co-design process has begun, with the first workshop held with representatives from Local Authorities. A baseline of evidence is required to assess the impact of the existing Code of Practice including a cost benefit analysis and level of funding required for all Local Authorities adhering to the proposals in the existing Code of Practice.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802142

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