Market engagement for professional services to support Minerals and Waste Plan preparation.
Worcestershire County Council is conducting preliminary market engagement for professional services to support the preparation of a new Minerals and Waste Plan under updated planning legislation. The council must meet statutory deadlines for waste (notice by Dec 2026, Gateway 1 by Apr 2027) and minerals (notice by Mar 2027, Gateway 1 by Jul 2027). The scope may include statutory assessments and other packages of work, with the plan structure yet to be decided (single joint plan or separate documents). The council seeks input from potential providers to inform tender development, with responses due by 21 July 2026. The contract value and term are estimative and will be refined based on this engagement.