Open tenders / Consultancy & research
Planned procurement · Notice 105209-2026
GMCA 2171 Strategic Environmental Assessment
- Value
- £100k
- Stage
- Early notice
- Where
- North West
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 1 Feb 2027 – 1 Feb 2029
In plain English
Greater Manchester Combined Authority wants a consultant to carry out the Strategic Environmental Assessment for the Greater Manchester Joint Minerals and Waste Plan, covering the 10 Greater Manchester councils. The estimated value is £100,000, with a contract period of 1 February 2027 to 1 February 2029; the notice describes this as an expression of interest and gives no deadline or procedure.
Good fit for: Environmental consultancies experienced in strategic environmental assessment and planning policy work.
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer says
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) - Greater Manchester Joint Minerals and Waste Plan The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is undertaking an expression of interest for the following: Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) to support the forthcoming Greater Manchester Joint Minerals and Waste Plan (GMJMWP). The 10 Greater Manchester authorities (Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan) are working together to produce the Greater Manchester Joint Minerals and Waste Plan. This will be a single plan to replace the existing Minerals Plan and Waste Plan, which were adopted in 2013 and 2012 respectively. The plan will be developed working in partnership with local authorities and a specialist third-party and will be produced in line with the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning)(England) Regulations 2026 under the new plan-making system. The SEA will be required as part of this work, to identify any environmental effects as a result of implementing the plan, and any reasonable alternatives. The timetable for the GMJMWP is to be agreed but, under transitional arrangements set out in the 2026 Regulations, the 10 authorities are required to give notice of commencement of plan making before 31st December 2026 and to pass through Gateway 1 by 30th April 2027. The proposed commission comprises the following activities: - Strategic Environmental Assessment for Greater Manchester Joint Minerals and Waste Plan - Preparation and consultation on the scope and level of detail of the SEA Environmental Report. This will run at the same time as the consultation on the proposed minerals and waste plan content and evidence. - Preparation and consultation on the proposed SEA Environmental Report. This will run at the same ti…
What happens next
This is an early notice: the buyer is planning a tender, and its documents come when the tender is published. The notice gives the buyer's team as procurement@manchesterfire.gov.uk. Read the official notice for the details.
Procedure: not stated. Published 5 Nov 2026.
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