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GovDelivery contract 2025-2028

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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12 Jan 2026 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "GovDelivery contract 2025-2028" has been completed, with Oxford City Council acting as the buying organisation. This contract entails a cloud-based email subscription management system and falls under the goods category, specifically in the software package and information systems industry. The location for delivery is within the United Kingdom, specifically the UKJ1 region. The procurement method is indicated as "Below threshold - unknown," and the related contract has a value of £97,096.60. The contract covers the period from 21st June 2025 to 20th June 2028, with a possible one-year extension, and was signed on 21st June 2025. The tender is now in the Award stage, having been officially recorded on 12th January 2026.

This tender presents a distinct opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software development and information systems to engage with public sector procurement, reinvigorating their portfolio through association with a prominent public authority. The awarded contract to Granicus-Firmstep Limited, an SME, underscores the accessibility of this process for similar businesses looking to expand their reach within the public sector. Such opportunities can enhance growth and market presence for companies that can offer innovative digital solutions tailored for government and public services, particularly those that can provide scalable and efficient software systems to streamline civic engagement and communication.

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Notice Title

GovDelivery contract 2025-2028

Notice Description

Contract for GovDelivery 2025-2028 cloud-based email subscription management system

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002366-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£97,096 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jun 2025 - 20 Jun 2028 3-4 years
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

GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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