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Review of SCC Fees & Charges

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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06 Feb 2026 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Review of SCC Fees & Charges" was conducted by Southampton City Council. This contract falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services, specifically aiming to support the council by assessing existing fees and charges to enhance revenue. The location for service delivery is in Southampton, postcode SO147LY. The procurement method used was a selective approach, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage of this process has been completed, with the award being made to Commercial Gov ltd on 16th January 2026. The contract period runs from 17th November 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of £79,563.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in management consultancy, especially those registered as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The focus on reviewing and establishing a robust understanding of costs and evidence base provides ample scope for consultancies specialising in financial analysis and strategic planning to showcase their expertise. Southampton City Council's preference for SMEs opens the door for agile and innovative firms to contribute to local government projects, potentially expanding their portfolio and establishing a foothold in public sector consultancy. Businesses with a focus on strategic cost assessment and fee structure optimisation would find this opportunity particularly suitable.

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Notice Title

Review of SCC Fees & Charges

Notice Description

The project will support SCC to generate additional revenue through fees and charges by conducting a fees and charges review, supported by a robust evidence base and understanding of costs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9672ad3a-deaa-4b50-8e7a-71824105949c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b94c7d88-8f59-413b-9612-eed636fde6c9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£79,563 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,563 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMERCIAL GOV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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