Commissioning of External Advisors for Neighbourhood Services/Waste Consultancy
About This Opportunity
Commissioning of External Advisors for — consulting services prior information notice in United Kingdom, Buckinghamshire Council. Submission deadline Aug 2026.
This is a consulting contract in the environment and climate, construction and civil works and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Waste Management. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 4, 2026.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the environment and climate sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.
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.
To procure consulting and advisory services in the area of engineering and technical
To procure financial consultancy and advisory services
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on April 13, 2026. Last refreshed 7 days ago. Reference: 033074-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Buckinghamshire Council
Buckinghamshire Council has issued 56 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 15 currently open and 23 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Health & Medical, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is August 4, 2026. You have 40 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Buckinghamshire Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Consulting contract in the Environment & Climate sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 033074-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
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