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ASC Charging

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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08 Oct 2025 at 12:54

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06 Oct 2025 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Southampton, UK, is managing the procurement process titled "ASC Charging," focused on consultancy services for a charging policy concerning Appointeeship and Deputyship services. This process falls under the services industry category, specifically related to financial consultancy, transaction processing, and clearing-house services. The procurement utilised a direct below-threshold method without competition and has reached the completion stage, with the contract awarded to HCA Two Three Consulting Ltd. The contract is set to begin on 10th October 2025 and will run until 31st March 2026, with a gross value of £75,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial consultancy and related services, particularly those qualified to advise on public sector charging policies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in managing and consulting on financial arrangement services can find growth prospects by engaging in such specialised contracts. Despite the absence of an open competition, understanding the needs and expectations of local government authorities like Southampton City Council can guide businesses in positioning themselves for future opportunities in the public sector consultancy market.

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Notice Title

ASC Charging

Notice Description

Consultant to work on ASC Charging Policy and potential public consultation to cover charging for Appointeeship service and Deputyship service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a886
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063311-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£62,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@southampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

HCA TWO THREE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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