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Provision of Consultancy on LGR Proposal - AWARD

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Oxford City Council, serving as the buying organisation, recently completed the procurement process titled "Provision of Consultancy on LGR Proposal - AWARD," categorised under general management consultancy services (CPV code 79411000). This selective procurement followed a restricted procedure and reached the award stage on 25th July 2025. The overarching project aims to develop a proposal for a city-based unitary authority as part of the Local Government Reorganisation in Oxford, showcasing the economic potential of the city's knowledge industries. The contract, valued at £180,000, began on 16th July 2025 and will conclude on 15th July 2026. The opportunity spans multiple delivery addresses, including the United Kingdom and other international regions.

This tender presents significant business growth potential, especially for companies specialising in strategic consultancy within the public sector. Organisations experienced in navigating complex urban governance issues and familiar with economic development strategies are especially well-suited to compete in such tenders. While the Oxford City Council project may not explicitly state suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, larger consultancies with a proven track record in local government reorganisation will find this a lucrative opportunity to leverage their expertise and expand their foothold in public sector consulting.

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Notice Title

Provision of Consultancy on LGR Proposal - AWARD

Notice Description

Oxford City Council needs to make a compelling case for a city-based unitary authority under the government's Local Government Reorganisation. There are three competing proposals being put forward across the county, including the City Council's ambitious, growth-based proposal for an expanded city unitary - the most complex of the proposals The proposal needs to demonstrate how the new council can deliver on economic potential of Oxford's world leading knowledge industries. It must also show that it will be able to deliver high-quality, sustainable services for residents and create financially sound unitary authorities for the city and the rest of the county.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01265856-9d6f-4834-96d3-27ecfcb61c4a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af0797b7-8435-4088-85bd-358ccf9928a1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2025 - 15 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1BX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNER CIRCLE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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