---
title: "Economic Opportunities Review for Greater Brighton"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059da3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-18"
---

# Economic Opportunities Review for Greater Brighton

Buyer: BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059da3

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by Brighton and Hove City Council for an Economic Opportunities Review for Greater Brighton. The project aimed to identify key economic opportunities in the region, leveraging the benefits of the MCCA and its devolved strategic powers. The procurement fell under the services category, particularly concerning economic research services. The contract was awarded on 17th September 2025 to Nathaniel Lichfield & Partners Limited, a large-scale supplier, with the contract period running from the date of the award to 6th November 2025. The procurement method used was limited competition, indicating a below-threshold procedure.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses experienced in economic research, particularly those focusing on regional economic development and policy analysis. Companies looking to engage in strategic planning and development of economic opportunities for regional growth would be well-suited for this type of project. By engaging in such government contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolio and expertise, potentially opening doors to further opportunities in public sector consultancy and advisory roles.

## Notice

The Greater Brighton Economic Board wishes to contract with organisations that have experience in economic research to shape and conduct a research study. The study will identify the key potential economic opportunities for the region following establishment of the MCCA. There needs to be an understanding of how the benefits of the MCCA, in terms of the devolved strategic powers and capacity, can deliver beneficial outcomes for the residents of Greater Brighton and wider Sussex region.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057902-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2025 - 6 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £43,100 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HOVE |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN3 3BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Central Hove |
| Westminster constituency | Hove and Portslade |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATHANIEL LICHFIELD & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311400 - Economic research services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2025 at 16:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057902-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057902-2025
  18th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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