Provision of an Socio-Economic Impact Assessment

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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17 Jun 2026 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre, a public authority operating as a sub-central government entity based in Southampton, UK, has completed a procurement process for the provision of a socio-economic impact assessment. This assessment covers the Centre's sites in Southampton and Liverpool and results in a comprehensive final report. The procurement, identified as contract "2026PRNOC-1196", was executed using a direct approach below the competition threshold, and the contract was signed on 16th June 2026. The procurement falls within the 'services' category under the main procurement classification and involved producing an impact assessment with adherence to HM Treasury Green Book principles. The contract is valued at £49,925 (excluding VAT), began on 16th June 2026, and has a potential renewal option extending up to 30th October 2027.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in economic impacts and assessments, particularly those familiar with the requirements for aligning methodologies with recognised social value frameworks. The successful agreement with SQW LIMITED, an SME based in Oxford, illustrates potential growth avenues for small to medium enterprises that can deliver high-standard, specialised economic analysis and consultancy services. Businesses already providing such services or looking to expand into this area would find contracts like this beneficial, especially those with capabilities to deliver comprehensive analyses and compile supporting data and documentation as per governmental guidelines.

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Notice Title

Provision of an Socio-Economic Impact Assessment

Notice Description

Provision of a socio-economic impact assessment covering NOC's Southampton and Liverpool sites, comprising a single final report with supporting evidence base, data and documented methodology, plus an executive summary. The methodology must align with HM Treasury Green Book principles and recognised social value frameworks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b6b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056995-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,925 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 30 Oct 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
NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 3ZH
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

SQW

Further Information

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