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Migrant Voices Collective Contract - research into information access

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Nov 2025 at 10:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Migrant Voices Collective Contract – research into information access" was conducted by Oxfordshire County Council, a public authority within the sub-central government tier located in Oxford, United Kingdom. This contract pertains to the services industry category, specifically research and development services, aimed at studying how migrant communities in Oxfordshire access information. The procurement method was direct, conducted below the competition threshold. The contract was awarded to MR P THORPE and B Mbiba, both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and is currently active, having been signed on 12th September 2025. It is set to run until the end of December 2025, with a possibility for renewal up to December 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and research services within the United Kingdom. SMEs with expertise in research and development, particularly those that can engage with diverse community demographics, stand to gain the most from participating in similar contracts. The focus on understanding information access among migrant communities highlights an area where businesses can apply innovative solutions and strategies, fostering potential growth and broader engagement with public authorities such as Oxfordshire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Migrant Voices Collective Contract - research into information access

Notice Description

A study undertaken via Migrant Voices Collective (comprised of consultants) to complete a study into how migrant communities in Oxfordshire access information to improve understanding of the impact of migration in Oxfordshire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e9ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077565-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alice Leung
Contact Email
alice.leung@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
Not specified
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

B MBIBA

MR P THORPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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