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Open for bidsUnited KingdomServices£400,000Add to pipeline

Minerals and Waste Consultancy

Somerset Council(buyer)

Published
Published 29 October 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 30 November 2026 (18 days left)
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Overview

Somerset Council is seeking consultancy services to support the drafting of its new Minerals and Waste Plan, valued at an estimated £400,000. The plan will outline how the council provides for mineral supply and waste management while protecting communities and the environment over a 15-year period from 2029 to 2044. The procurement is currently active, with tenders due by 30 November 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£400,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
29 October 2026
Deadline
30 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

5

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services drew a median of 5 bids over the last 24 months; 18% received only one.

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Price 60% · Quality 40%

  • Price60%
  • Quality30%
  • Social Value10%

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Market context

Typical award in Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

£100,000

Median of 10,822 awards in the last 24 months

Somerset Council in the last 12 months

240

contracts awarded, worth £42,745,436 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

    29 October 2026

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