Minerals and Waste Consultancy
- Buyer
- Somerset Council
- Value
- £400,000
- Closes
- 30 November 2026
- Where
- Taunton, the South West
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Somerset Council wants outside help to draft its new Minerals and Waste Plan, the planning document that sets out how the county will supply minerals and manage waste. The plan covers 15 years, from 2029 to 2044, and aims to protect communities and the environment while doing so.
What the buyer wants
• Support with drafting the new Minerals and Waste Plan • Help producing a plan that covers how Somerset will supply minerals and manage waste over 15 years (2029 to 2044) while protecting communities and the environment • The contract is estimated at £400,000
Requirements
What could rule a small business out (our reading of the notice, written with AI): The notice does not list specific requirements, but the £400,000 value and the specialist planning work involved would likely rule out most small businesses unless they have directly relevant planning and minerals or waste expertise.
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How to bid
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