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Commissioning of External Advisors for Neighbourhood Services/Waste Consultancy

Buckinghamshire Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Tender

02 Jul 2026 at 20:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

02 Jul 2026 at 15:47

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
PlanningUpdate

29 Jun 2026 at 10:17

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
PlanningUpdate

22 Jun 2026 at 11:23

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

13 Apr 2026 at 09:46

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has announced an active tender for the commissioning of external advisors for Neighbourhood Services/Waste Consultancy. This process involves procuring engineering, technical, and financial consultancy services, focusing on key areas such as Waste Management and Neighbourhood Services projects. The tender, valued at £17,119,200, aligns with the Procurement Act 2023 and employs a Competitive Flexible Procedure. The procurement spans Aylesbury and falls under the category of advisory and consultancy services within public authority at a sub-central government level. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 4th August 2026, with the award period concluding by 16th December 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in engineering, technical consultancy, and financial advisory services. Companies with expertise in construction, site design, ecological surveys, legislative compliance, and financial modelling will find this contract particularly beneficial for business growth. The award criteria focus heavily on quality and price, offering a favourable environment for firms that can deliver high-value solutions with strong quality assurance and social value contributions. This procurement can be a strategic platform for businesses looking to expand their public sector portfolio, particularly those experienced in handling complex waste management projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commissioning of External Advisors for Neighbourhood Services/Waste Consultancy

Notice Description

Neighbourhood Services currently have 3 contracts in place with external advisors to provide expertise and additional support to key projects. These contracts are due to expire 31st March 2027, Buckinghamshire Council is undertaking procurement for new contracts to replace the current arrangements upon expiry, to ensure the continuation of the required support. The 3 current contracts, awarded in April 2023 via the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) Framework, are for Engineering, Technical, and Financial support and they have assisted on a number of key projects including, but not limited to; * Energy from Waste (EFW) Litigation * Development of the High Heavens Waste Complex (HHWC) * New Buckingham Household Recycling Centre (HRC) * Persistent Organic Pollutant's (POPs) Construction Project * Options appraisal for alternative fuel waste vehicles * Waste Collection Methodology Options Appraisal and Harmonisation * HRC Drainage Compliance Without the expertise and additional resources provided by working with specialist consultants, the Council would find it extremely difficult to deliver these projects to the same standard, timeframe and cost. Particular areas or expertise that the current arrangements provide include construction, site design, planning application support, ecological surveys, legislative and regulatory positions, market analysis, best practice, financial modelling, and contract documentation drafting. This procurement is being conducted using a Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. Tenders will be evaluated on the basis of the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) using the following award criteria: Quality - 55% Price - 40% Social Value - 5% Following completion of the initial tender evaluation, the Council may invite selected bidders achieving a minimum overall score of 75% to participate in a negotiation stage. The Council reserves the right not to undertake negotiations and to award based on the initial tenders received. Where negotiations are undertaken, bidders invited to that stage may be required to participate in clarification discussions, presentations and structured negotiations. Following completion of negotiations, bidders may be invited to submit a Best and Final Offer (BAFO). Final award will be made to the bidder submitting the Most Advantageous Tender following completion of all stages of the evaluation process. No new award criteria or weightings will be introduced during the procurement process. Full details of the evaluation methodology, negotiation arrangements and BAFO requirements are set out in the procurement documents.

Lot Information

Engineering and Technical

To procure consulting and advisory services in the area of engineering and technical

Renewal: Contract length is currently planned 6+1+1

Financial

To procure financial consultancy and advisory services

Renewal: Contract length is currently planned 6+1+1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068093
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062501-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,119,200 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£17,119,200 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Buckinghamshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP19 8FF
Postcode Area
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North West
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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