--- title: "Systems and Behaviour Framework" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000827562" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827562" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000827562.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000827562.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD" published: "2026-03-25" --- # Systems and Behaviour Framework Buyer: ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000827562 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827562) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000827562.json) ## Summary Zero Waste Scotland Ltd has initiated a tender process for the 'Systems and Behaviour Framework’ aimed at leveraging systems analysis and behavioural science to identify and address target behaviours within complex systems. This procurement falls under the 'Environmental protection' industry category and involves services across the UK. The process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions being accepted electronically until 1st May 2026 at 17:00. The open procedure procurement method will culminate in awards starting from the same date, as managed through PCS-Tender. The total contract value is estimated at £2,000,000 GBP, with key delivery taking place over a 720-day contract period, offering potential for extension with two additional 12-month periods. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in systems analysis, mapping, and behavioural change to expand their client base and gain exposure in the environmental sector. Companies with expertise in stakeholder research, behavioural science, and system improvement can leverage this initiative to access substantial funding and long-term collaborations. The procurement is competitively structured with a 75% focus on quality and 25% on price, favouring those who can offer high-standard interventions and solutions. Businesses equipped to engage in integrated project delivery and detailed diagnostics within the UK will find this tender particularly suitable for growth and innovation. ## Notice Zero Waste Scotland (the 'Client') requires the provision of integrated systems analysis and behavioural science expertise to identify leverage points within complex systems and to design, prioritise, test, and scale interventions that address clearly defined target behaviours ### Lot Information Systems Thinking, Mapping and Analysis Purpose: To undertake structured systems analysis and stakeholder research to understand how institutional, economic, regulatory, and social structure shape behaviours and outcomes into identified leverage points for systemic intervention. This Lot shall focus on analysing the broader system within which behaviours occur, including how actors interact, how incentives are structured, and how power, governance, and infrastructure influences outcomes. Please see documents on PCST Renewal: 2x 12 month extension options available Behaviour Change Purpose: To apply behavioural science in the design, prioritisation, testing, and scaling of interventions that influence clearly defined target behaviours, informed by robust diagnostics and aligned to a systems context. Please see documents on PCST Renewal: 2 x 12 Month Extension Periods available ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552478 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | £2,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80540000 - Environmental training services ## Release History - 25 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552478 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552478 Systems and Behaviour Framework - Zero Waste Scotland (the 'Client') requires the provision of integrated systems analysis and behavioural science expertise to identify leverage points within complex systems and to design, prioritise, test, and scale interventions that address clearly defined target behaviours ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827562 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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