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Wantage Market Place Improvement Scheme

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Sep 2025 at 17:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The Wantage Market Place Improvement Scheme is a significant public procurement project spearheaded by Oxfordshire County Council, intended to transform the marketplace into a more accessible and pedestrian-friendly space. The project falls under the "Construction consultancy services" industry category and involves efforts to enhance public safety, air quality, and economic activity through improved traffic flow and sustainable transport options. The procurement process has reached the 'award' stage, with the contract starting on 4th August 2025 and concluding on 1st February 2027. This initiative, aligned with multiple regional plans, was executed through a selective, restricted procedure with an awarded value of £59,850 to the supplier URBAN MOVEMENT LIMITED. The location of the project is centered in Wantage, England, with potential implications for wider stakeholders in the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the rest of the world.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in construction and design consultancy services, particularly those focused on urban development and sustainable transport solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are also suitable contenders, given the project’s inclusivity criteria. Businesses equipped to deliver innovative design and consultancy services that align with regional transport plans could significantly benefit from participating in such procurement exercises. Companies in this domain can leverage the project to establish a foothold in regional development initiatives, supporting urban regeneration and community engagement efforts that aim to create vibrant, economically viable public spaces.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wantage Market Place Improvement Scheme

Notice Description

The Wantage Market Place Improvement Scheme is a major town centre improvement project led by Oxfordshire County Council. It aims to be a committed investment aimed at transforming a vehicle-dominated environment into a vibrant, accessible, and people-focused public space. The scheme is supported by approved funding, enabling feasibility design, community co-production, traffic modelling, and completion of preliminary design. The scheme aims to reduce traffic dominance, improve safety and accessibility, enhance air quality, and boost the local economy through better use of public realm. Aligned with the Local Transport and Connectivity Plan (LTCP), Vision Zero, and Wantage and Grove LCWIP, the project seeks to: * Reconfigure traffic flows, * Ensure people with accessibility needs can move through the space, * Introduce high-quality public realm improvements and landscaping, * Support sustainable transport and local economic vitality.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b2a198b-e528-4bcc-b116-f02e2211d833
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20977398-f124-407b-b5bd-5c6147ecb3df
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£179,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,850 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 1 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY 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 1ND
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
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

URBAN MOVEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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