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Economic Opportunities Review for Greater Brighton

BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL

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18 Sep 2025 at 16:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Brighton and Hove City Council for an Economic Opportunities Review for Greater Brighton. The project aimed to identify key economic opportunities in the region, leveraging the benefits of the MCCA and its devolved strategic powers. The procurement fell under the services category, particularly concerning economic research services. The contract was awarded on 17th September 2025 to Nathaniel Lichfield & Partners Limited, a large-scale supplier, with the contract period running from the date of the award to 6th November 2025. The procurement method used was limited competition, indicating a below-threshold procedure.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses experienced in economic research, particularly those focusing on regional economic development and policy analysis. Companies looking to engage in strategic planning and development of economic opportunities for regional growth would be well-suited for this type of project. By engaging in such government contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolio and expertise, potentially opening doors to further opportunities in public sector consultancy and advisory roles.

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Notice Title

Economic Opportunities Review for Greater Brighton

Notice Description

The Greater Brighton Economic Board wishes to contract with organisations that have experience in economic research to shape and conduct a research study. The study will identify the key potential economic opportunities for the region following establishment of the MCCA. There needs to be an understanding of how the benefits of the MCCA, in terms of the devolved strategic powers and capacity, can deliver beneficial outcomes for the residents of Greater Brighton and wider Sussex region.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059da3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057902-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2025 - 6 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
emma.knight@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HOVE
Postcode
BN3 3BQ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Central Hove
Westminster Constituency
Hove and Portslade

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATHANIEL LICHFIELD & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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