Planning

Oxfordshire Coring Services Contract

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

19 May 2025 at 12:43

Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council is planning a procurement process for the "Oxfordshire Coring Services Contract," specifically focusing on technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services. The procurement is currently in the planning stage and is anticipated to proceed as an open procedure. Key details include a market engagement questionnaire that will precede the formal tender, with a future notice expected on 23rd June 2025. The procurement process is set to open for submissions until 31st August 2025, and the contract period will run from 15th September 2025 to 14th September 2027. The location for the delivery of services is within the United Kingdom, particularly in the Oxfordshire region.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in technical testing and consultancy services. With a sizeable budget of up to £600,000, businesses with experience in delivering high-quality analysis and consultancy could greatly benefit from competing for this contract. Companies that possess strong capabilities in conducting technical services will find this contract well-suited to their offerings, providing scope to expand their clientele within the public sector and engage in long-term service delivery in the Oxfordshire region.

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Notice Title

Oxfordshire Coring Services Contract

Notice Description

Oxfordshire Coring Services Contract will subject to a Market engagement questionnaire. Following this a decision will be made regarding the route to market. Questionnaire will be published with this advert and returned on xxxx

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0516e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022624-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Verity Roberts
Contact Email
verity.roberts@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7393001061

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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

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

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