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Help Shape Zero Waste Scotland’s Circular Future Makers Programme

Zero Waste Scotland is seeking to engage with potential delivery partners to help shape the Scotland’s Circular Future Makers Programme’s design and delivery model.

Zero Waste Scotland is developing Scotland’s Circular Future Makers, a pilot programme designed to help 50 to 60 middle managers and mid-career professionals turn circular economy ambitions into practical business action.

The estimated date of publication for this contract notice is 02 November 2026.

The programme will support participants to:

• Identify and test circular opportunities within their organisations
• Build confidence and change-making capability
• Overcome barriers to implementation
• Influence decision-making through real-world business challenges

Alongside delivering value for participating organisations, the programme aims to give insight into the factors that facilitate or block circular economy adoption across Scottish businesses.

Zero Waste Scotland is looking for organisations, partnerships or consortia with expertise in circular economy practice, business transformation, facilitation, coaching, peer learning, practical experimentation, and impact evaluation.

The estimated total value of this contract excluding VAT is £80k.

A Prior Information Notice (PIN) has been published on Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) where interested parties can access additional information and express their interest.

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