Tender

Children and Young People Engagement

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

10 Nov 2025 at 10:23

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 14:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council had initiated a tender process titled "Children and Young People Engagement," in the sector of social work and related services. The officer in charge of procurement was Priscilla Opare Mintah. The procurement was set to take place within the region of Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, with a contract value of £60,000. The tender was part of an open competition aimed below the threshold, and was scheduled to commence on 22 December 2025, running for a 12-month period with the potential for a 12-month extension. Despite the initial tender opening date in October 2025, the process was ultimately cancelled as of 10 November 2025 due to the receipt of a sole bid that exceeded the budget.

This tender presented significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in social work services, with a strong emphasis on community engagement and participant inclusion. Organisations with expertise in consultation, experience in policy and practice improvements, and a strong approach to consultation and engagement were poised to benefit. The opportunity sought providers capable of enhancing outcomes for children and young people within participative roles and who could contribute effectively to the Oxfordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership's goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children and Young People Engagement

Notice Description

The Oxfordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (OSCP) aims to ensure the safety and well-being of children and young people in Oxfordshire. The OSCP is committed to regularly consulting with children and young people on priorities, service developments, and key issues. This includes ensuring inclusive participation across diverse backgrounds and needs, with no group excluded or discriminated against. The OSCP will contract a 12-month Children and Young People Participation Project Officer to support the strategy, leading and developing participation projects with children, young people, and families. The primary purpose of the Children and Young People Participation Project Officer role is to ensure the active involvement of children, young people, and their families in the safeguarding process, thereby improving outcomes and experiences for those involved. This role will provide a platform for children's and young people's voices to be heard within the OSCP. The contract period will be for 12 months with the option to extend for a further 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ad09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072278-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Priscilla Opare Mintah
Contact Email
startwellprocurement@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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