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CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF LIVE WELL OXFORDSHIRE GUIDE

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Jan 2026 at 13:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council has completed a contract for the "Live Well Oxfordshire Guide", under a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition. The procurement process focused on delivering printed materials, such as books and leaflets, falling under the services category. The contract, which covers locations including Oxford, began on 1st January 2026 and is intended to extend until December 2030, with a possible renewal of 5+3 years. The tender was awarded to CARE CHOICES LIMITED and the contract's legal basis is tied to legislation UKPGA 2023/54. The process reached the award stage on 28th January 2026, with the contract having been signed on 12th December 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in publishing and business services, particularly those involved in law, marketing, and consulting related to printing. As the guide is produced at no cost to the council and funded by advertising sales, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the publishing sector, seeking ways to expand their presence in local government projects, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Furthermore, this model of direct procurement without competition suggests an opportunity for firms offering unique or niche services that meet specific council needs, particularly in well-defined geographical areas like Oxfordshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF LIVE WELL OXFORDSHIRE GUIDE

Notice Description

Oxfordshire County Council requires a professional publisher to deliver the "Live Well Oxfordshire Guide". The publisher will accept all responsibility for all the publishing costs including printing, paper, reproduction, design and delivery. The Live Well Oxfordshire Guide is produced at no cost to the Council and is funded by the sale of advertising space.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0610e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007586-2026
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

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

CPV Codes

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 1 Dec 2030 4-5 years
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
+44 111

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
1
Supplier Name

CARE CHOICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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