Planning

Quantifying UKHO's Value to UK PLC

UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

26 Nov 2025 at 21:06

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO), a central government public authority based in Taunton, is in the planning stage of a procurement titled "Quantifying UKHO’s Value to UK PLC." The main procurement category is services, specifically business analysis consultancy services, with a total contract value of £90,000. The opportunity follows an open procurement method below the threshold for open competition, focused on delivering a value report to better understand and communicate UKHO's value proposition across various stakeholder groups. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 4th December 2025 and a submission deadline for tenders on 5th January 2026. Work is expected to commence on 25th January 2026 and complete by 30th April 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in business analysis, particularly those experienced in consultancy services for strategic evaluations and communication. Firms that are well-suited for this procurement include SMEs and VCSEs with a robust capability to analyse and report on complex organisational value propositions. By participating in this project, businesses have the opportunity to engage with a central government body, possibly leading to further contracts and enhanced reputation within the public sector consultancy market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Quantifying UKHO's Value to UK PLC

Notice Description

This requirement arises from a strategic need to better understand and communicate UKHO's value proposition to stakeholders internally, across government and industry and to wider society UKHO has a Public Task that defines the reasons for its existence, however the activities included in this are so diverse that it is difficult to quantify value that the organisation provides. Making it difficult to communicate with staff, our board, owners and wider stakeholder groups including Government and the public. This requirement is for the production of a value report. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://ukho.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Taunton:-Business-analysis-consultancy-services./A56Z24Y6G8 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukho.delta-esourcing.com/respond/A56Z24Y6G8

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e9bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077470-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE
Contact Name
Daisy Hardman
Contact Email
daisy.hardman@ukho.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01823483168

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 2DN
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Taunton East
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05e9bf-2025-11-26T21:06:14Z",
    "date": "2025-11-26T21:06:14Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05e9bf",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "planning": {
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "077470-2025",
                "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK3",
                "description": "Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077470-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-11-26T21:06:14Z",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PZZG-9616-WGXT",
            "name": "UK Hydrographic Office",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PZZG-9616-WGXT"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "UK Hydrographic Office, Admiralty Way",
                "locality": "Taunton",
                "postalCode": "TA1 2DN",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKK23"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Daisy Hardman",
                "email": "daisy.hardman@ukho.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "01823483168"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PZZG-9616-WGXT",
        "name": "UK Hydrographic Office"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05e9bf",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Quantifying UKHO's Value to UK PLC",
        "description": "This requirement arises from a strategic need to better understand and communicate UKHO's value proposition to stakeholders internally, across government and industry and to wider society UKHO has a Public Task that defines the reasons for its existence, however the activities included in this are so diverse that it is difficult to quantify value that the organisation provides. Making it difficult to communicate with staff, our board, owners and wider stakeholder groups including Government and the public. This requirement is for the production of a value report. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://ukho.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Taunton:-Business-analysis-consultancy-services./A56Z24Y6G8 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukho.delta-esourcing.com/respond/A56Z24Y6G8",
        "status": "planned",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "72221000",
                        "description": "Business analysis consultancy services"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 90000,
            "amount": 75000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - open competition",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "aboveThreshold": false,
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://ukho.delta-esourcing.com/",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed"
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-01-05T11:00:00+00:00"
        },
        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-12-04T11:00:00+00:00"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "planned",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 90000,
                    "amount": 75000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "name": "Total Price",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 30,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Requirement",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 70,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-01-25T00:00:00+00:00",
                    "endDate": "2026-04-30T23:59:59+01:00"
                }
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2025-12-01T23:59:59+00:00"
        }
    },
    "language": "en"
}