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title: "Provision of Equal Pay Audit"
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buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Equal Pay Audit

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f15e8cb-2914-4468-b0ae-a46e564e79f0

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## Summary

Southampton City Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of an equal pay audit, which was classified under equal opportunities consultancy services. The tender, identified by SCC-SMS-0817, utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement was conducted in the services category and was open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) but not to voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The process progressed to the award stage on 22nd December 2025, with Bramble Hub Limited being selected as the supplier. The contract period is scheduled from 5th January 2026 to 6th July 2026, covering various delivery locations including Southampton and potential international addresses. The total contract value was £49,550 GBP, and the procurement process addressed the procurement needs of the council in ensuring equitable pay practices are audited and evaluated effectively.

This contract offers growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in equal opportunities and auditing services. Businesses that have experience with public sector frameworks and can deliver detailed audits to support equal pay initiatives would be well-suited to compete. SMEs in particular may find this contract accessible due to its suitability criteria. The successful provision of such services can strengthen the positioning of the consulting firm in the public sector market, given the credibility and visibility gained from working with a notable council like Southampton City Council.

## Notice

The provision of an equal pay audit for the council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b56d1fe5-46c2-4d73-bc5c-fae364b8be2e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 6 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,550 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,550 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRAMBLE HUB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2025 at 17:32 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b56d1fe5-46c2-4d73-bc5c-fae364b8be2e
- 22 Dec 2025 at 16:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b56d1fe5-46c2-4d73-bc5c-fae364b8be2e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b56d1fe5-46c2-4d73-bc5c-fae364b8be2e
  22nd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=sout019
  Proactis Supplier Network

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southampton.gov.uk

## Provenance

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