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Sustainability Appraisal (SA)

Somerset Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jan 2026 at 08:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

15 Dec 2025 at 11:07

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

13 Oct 2025 at 15:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council initiated a procurement process aimed at conducting a Sustainability Appraisal (SA), which includes a Strategic Environmental Assessment and Health Impact Assessment, for the emerging Somerset Local Plan 2025 - 2045. The process took place through an open competition method, below the threshold, allowing for broad participation. Initially tendered on 13th October 2025, the procurement reached its awarding stage on 19th January 2026, with an active contract period until 18th January 2028. Despite being completed, this procurement highlights key stages in the procurement process spanning from planning to final award. Located in the South West region of the UK, this contract specifically targets the environmental and technical planning service sectors.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sustainability, environmental planning, or technical planning services. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the presence of a current SME supplier, Urban Edge Environmental Consulting Ltd. Such firms can leverage participation in this or similar tenders to enhance their existing service offerings and expand their market footprint within public sector contracts. Engaging with such government projects could provide invaluable experience, credibility, and networking potential in the public sector, creating pathways for growth in sustainable infrastructure and consultation services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sustainability Appraisal (SA)

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
ocds-h6vhtk-05ae80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005559-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£49,540 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£49,540 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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
TLK23 Somerset CC
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 LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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