---
title: "ASC Charging"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a886"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-08"
---

# ASC Charging

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a886

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## Summary

Southampton City Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Southampton, UK, is managing the procurement process titled "ASC Charging," focused on consultancy services for a charging policy concerning Appointeeship and Deputyship services. This process falls under the services industry category, specifically related to financial consultancy, transaction processing, and clearing-house services. The procurement utilised a direct below-threshold method without competition and has reached the completion stage, with the contract awarded to HCA Two Three Consulting Ltd. The contract is set to begin on 10th October 2025 and will run until 31st March 2026, with a gross value of £75,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial consultancy and related services, particularly those qualified to advise on public sector charging policies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in managing and consulting on financial arrangement services can find growth prospects by engaging in such specialised contracts. Despite the absence of an open competition, understanding the needs and expectations of local government authorities like Southampton City Council can guide businesses in positioning themselves for future opportunities in the public sector consultancy market.

## Notice

Consultant to work on ASC Charging Policy and potential public consultation to cover charging for Appointeeship service and Deputyship service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063311-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| Contracts value | £62,500 |

## Status

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

## 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 | HCA TWO THREE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2025 at 12:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063311-2025
- 6 Oct 2025 at 09:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062419-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063311-2025
  8th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062419-2025
  6th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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