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Somerset Local Plan Water Cycle and Phosphate Study

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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17 Apr 2026 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council, located in Taunton, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the "Somerset Local Plan Water Cycle and Phosphate Study," aimed at delivering environmental consultancy services in support of the new local plan. The procurement process, characterised as direct and below threshold without competition, was completed and an award was made to JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES LIMITED. This service contract is valued at £65,381 (excluding VAT) and runs from 14th April 2026 to 13th April 2027. The process did not include competitive tendering, reflecting its straightforward nature in engaging a supplier to address specific environmental issues.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in water cycle studies and phosphate impact assessments. While the procurement was executed without competition, other firms in the environmental consultancy sector can look to similar contracts for potential growth. Large-scale consultancy firms, especially those with experience working with local authorities, may find such opportunities beneficial in building their portfolio in the public sector and reinforcing their role as vital contributors to environmental sustainability initiatives.

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Notice Title

Somerset Local Plan Water Cycle and Phosphate Study

Notice Description

Deliver services relating to Water Cycle Study in support of the new Somerset Local Plan

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068576
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035270-2026
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,381 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 13 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES

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