---
title: "Somerset Local Plan Water Cycle and Phosphate Study"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068576"
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buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
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# Somerset Local Plan Water Cycle and Phosphate Study

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068576

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035270-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2026 - 13 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £65,381 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 13:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035270-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035270-2026
  17th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.jbaconsulting.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.somerset.gov.uk/

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