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Provision of Equal Pay Audit

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of an equal pay audit, which was classified under equal opportunities consultancy services. The tender, identified by SCC-SMS-0817, utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement was conducted in the services category and was open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) but not to voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The process progressed to the award stage on 22nd December 2025, with Bramble Hub Limited being selected as the supplier. The contract period is scheduled from 5th January 2026 to 6th July 2026, covering various delivery locations including Southampton and potential international addresses. The total contract value was £49,550 GBP, and the procurement process addressed the procurement needs of the council in ensuring equitable pay practices are audited and evaluated effectively.

This contract offers growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in equal opportunities and auditing services. Businesses that have experience with public sector frameworks and can deliver detailed audits to support equal pay initiatives would be well-suited to compete. SMEs in particular may find this contract accessible due to its suitability criteria. The successful provision of such services can strengthen the positioning of the consulting firm in the public sector market, given the credibility and visibility gained from working with a notable council like Southampton City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Equal Pay Audit

Notice Description

The provision of an equal pay audit for the council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f15e8cb-2914-4468-b0ae-a46e564e79f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b56d1fe5-46c2-4d73-bc5c-fae364b8be2e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,550 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,550 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 6 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

BRAMBLE HUB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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