Tender

Quantifying UKHO's Value to UK PLC

UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE

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Tender

28 Nov 2025 at 16:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO), based in Taunton, is currently at the tender stage for a procurement titled "Quantifying UKHO’s Value to UK PLC". This project aims to produce a comprehensive value report to articulate the UKHO's value proposition to various stakeholders including government and industry. Identified as a business analysis consultancy service, this opportunity is particularly relevant to the services industry. The procurement process follows an open, below-threshold competition method, inviting submissions electronically. Interested parties should note the tender period ending on 5th January 2026, with the contract commencing on 1st February 2026 and potentially extending till 31st January 2027 if required.

This tender offers potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those equipped to deliver comprehensive business analysis and reporting. With a contract value of up to £90,000, it is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs that can demonstrate excellence in both price and quality, with a focus on social value. Successful organisations can benefit from establishing or enhancing relationships with a central government authority, thereby positioning themselves for future public sector opportunities.

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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 To view this notice, please click here: https://ukho.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=997725802

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078228-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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
28 Nov 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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

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