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Temporary Project Officer

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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23 Oct 2025 at 07:55

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford City Council has recently completed a procurement process for the recruitment of a Temporary Project Officer as part of the public authority's ongoing operations in the United Kingdom. This contract, with a focus on recruitment services, was awarded to Graham Rose Ltd, identified as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME). The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown," and the contract was signed on the 22nd of October 2025. The service delivery is scheduled to take place in the Oxford region (UKJ14), with the contract value set at £42,000 (excluding tax) for a period starting from October 23, 2025, to October 22, 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the recruitment and human resources industry. SMEs in particular, such as those offering specialised recruitment services, can leverage contracts like this to expand their client base and gain a foothold in public sector contracting. The successful partnership of Graham Rose Ltd with Oxford City Council highlights the potential for similar firms to engage fruitfully with sub-central government bodies, thus fostering growth and broadening their portfolio within the public sector. Businesses adept in project management staffing are well-suited to explore such opportunities, aligning their services with public sector needs.

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Notice Title

Temporary Project Officer

Notice Description

Recruitment of temporary Project Officer 2 of 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d20e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067657-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2025 - 22 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@oxford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

GRAHAM ROSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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