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title: "Provision of an Socio-Economic Impact Assessment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b6b9"
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buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2026-06-17"
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# Provision of an Socio-Economic Impact Assessment

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b6b9

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056995-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,925 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 3ZH |
| 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 | SQW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311410 - Economic impact assessment

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 10:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056995-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056995-2026
  17th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sqw.co.uk
- https://noc.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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