Award

To undertake a Sustainability Appraisal (SA) (incorporating Strategic Environmental Assessment and a Health Impact Assessment) of the emerging Somerset Local Plan 2025 - 2045 and provide associated SA Reports to accompany the stages of plan production, consultation, publication, submission and adoption as necessary. Somerset Council has already produced a SA Scoping Report (Stage A), this tender refers to refining alternatives and assessing the effects of the emerging Local Plan (Stage B), the production of the SA (Stage C) and amend the SA following consultation (Stage D).

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

21 Jan 2026 at 16:43

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Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 10:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Sustainability Appraisal (SA), including Strategic Environmental Assessment and a Health Impact Assessment, was initiated by Somerset Council for the Somerset Local Plan 2025 - 2045. The process involved conducting the SA over several stages, including refining alternatives and assessing the plan's impacts. Classified under technical and environmental planning services, this tender was completed as of 21 January 2026, with the award successfully made to Urban Edge Environmental Consulting. The process began with an open procurement method, with the tender period ending on 10 November 2025, and the contract running from 3 December 2025 to 2 December 2026. The project spans multiple locations, including the UK, Channel Islands, and British Overseas Territories, offering potential for diverse regional engagement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in technical and environmental planning sectors. Companies specialising in sustainability assessments and health impact evaluations, particularly small and medium enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises, would find this tender particularly aligned with their expertise. As Somerset Council, a prominent local authority, steers this initiative, successful participation can enhance a business's portfolio, showcasing capability in contributing to substantial regional planning efforts. The contract's scope necessitates expertise in various assessment methodologies, providing an opportunity for businesses looking to expand their reach and impact in environmental planning.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

To undertake a Sustainability Appraisal (SA) (incorporating Strategic Environmental Assessment and a Health Impact Assessment) of the emerging Somerset Local Plan 2025 - 2045 and provide associated SA Reports to accompany the stages of plan production, consultation, publication, submission and adoption as necessary. Somerset Council has already produced a SA Scoping Report (Stage A), this tender refers to refining alternatives and assessing the effects of the emerging Local Plan (Stage B), the production of the SA (Stage C) and amend the SA following consultation (Stage D).

Notice Description

To undertake a Sustainability Appraisal (SA) (incorporating Strategic Environmental Assessment and a Health Impact Assessment) of the emerging Somerset Local Plan 2025 - 2045 and provide associated SA Reports to accompany the stages of plan production, consultation, publication, submission and adoption as necessary. Somerset Council has already produced a SA Scoping Report (Stage A), this tender refers to refining alternatives and assessing the effects of the emerging Local Plan (Stage B), the production of the SA (Stage C) and amend the SA following consultation (Stage D).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1b3c5bc-5be0-4000-ad7c-6268752cfc9d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71356400 - Technical planning services

90712000 - Environmental planning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 2 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

URBAN EDGE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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