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Update of Waste Assessment

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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12 Jan 2026 at 10:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has awarded a contract for the "Update of Waste Assessment" in the services category. The procurement process, facilitated through a direct method below the threshold without competition, has been completed. The tender aimed at updating the waste needs assessment for Somerset from 2018 to 2038, with BPP Consulting selected as the supplier. The contract started on 14th August 2025 and will conclude on 23rd February 2026. This assessment is critical as it will be conducted in Taunton, UK (region UKK23), with significant implications for local waste management strategies and future planning.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses within the consulting sector, especially those specialising in water-supply and waste consultancy services. Large-scale consultancy firms with expertise in environmental assessments and planning are particularly well-suited for such contracts due to the scope and duration of the project. Firms leveraging this opportunity can deepen their portfolio in public sector collaborations and contribute to sustainable waste management strategies in the UK, setting a foundation for further growth in similar public tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Update of Waste Assessment

Notice Description

Update of waste needs assessment (WNA) 2018 - 2038 (dated April 2024) for Somerset.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060367
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002131-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2025 - 23 Feb 2026 6-12 months
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
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

BPP CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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