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Lets talk Oxfordshire (OCC)

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Aug 2025 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Lets talk Oxfordshire (OCC)" project, focused on IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and internet support. The aim is to provide a secure, accessible SaaS engagement platform enabling council-wide consultations and collaboration. This direct award process was valued at £66,000 and awarded to Granicus-Firmstep Limited. The contract period is set from 31st March 2025 to 30th March 2028, covering services within the United Kingdom, particularly in England. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with the award made active on 1st March 2025 and published on 13th August 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specializing in IT solutions and digital community engagement platforms. The procurement's suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) indicates a favourable environment for a wide array of service providers. Businesses with capabilities in delivering scalable and inclusive SaaS solutions for large public sector entities will be particularly well-suited for similar future projects. This contract not only promises financial benefit but also the potential to enhance expertise and reputation in public sector consultancy and platform development.

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Notice Title

Lets talk Oxfordshire (OCC)

Notice Description

Provide a secure, accessible SaaS engagement platform to run council-wide consultations and collaboration, meeting statutory duties and enabling inclusive, multi-channel participation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a4efe951-5373-4b22-bf6c-e507e8eea50b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6b1ee03-d0f3-4564-b42b-673a3922923c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Iryna Rudnieva
Contact Email
iryna.rudnieva@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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