Award

Provision of Equal Pay Audit

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Award

23 Dec 2025 at 13:28

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council has concluded the procurement process for the provision of an equal pay audit, awarding the contract to Bramble Hub Limited. This contract falls under the project management consultancy services category, with the specific focus on services other than construction work. The procurement, completed on 3rd December 2025, utilised a limited method without prior publication, owing to its nature as a mini competition under the Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4). The location for the audit is the Civic Centre in Southampton, Hampshire. The total value awarded for this project is £49,550.

This procurement offers potential business growth for firms specialising in consultancy services related to organisational audits and compliance, particularly those experienced in public sector work. SMEs, like Bramble Hub Limited, had the opportunity to engage in the tender, indicating suitability for businesses of similar sizes aiming to expand their portfolio within the public sector. The contract’s alignment with project management consultancy services can appeal particularly to firms focusing on non-construction related consultancy projects. Businesses adept at navigating frameworks like the MCF4 might find such opportunities beneficial for strategic growth and establishing a foothold in public procurement projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Equal Pay Audit

Notice Description

A consultant is carrying out an equal pay audit for Southampton City Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A consultant is carrying out an equal pay audit for Southampton City Council.

Procurement Information

This was procured using a mini competition using the RM6309 Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fc8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085841-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLJ32 Southampton
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRAMBLE HUB

Further Information

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