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Supported Accommodation Service with Flexible Rents

Oxford City Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jul 2026 at 15:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

20 Apr 2026 at 09:16

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

16 Feb 2026 at 15:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oxford City Council has completed the procurement process for a "Supported Accommodation Service with Flexible Rents," targeting the provision of housing and social work services. The procurement, which falls under the industry category of services, was conducted using an open procedure, demonstrating transparency and accessibility. The Council, located at Oxford Town Hall, St Aldates, Oxford, United Kingdom, implemented this procurement to cater to regional needs within the UKJ14 region. The award stage has been concluded, with the contract now active; it commenced on 1st June 2026 and is set to run until 31st March 2027, with the possibility of extending it for two additional 12-month periods. The agreement underscores the city's commitment to social welfare, offering a total contract value of £287,601 inclusive of VAT.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in housing and social work services to establish or expand their offerings within the Oxford area. With the contract awarded to Aspire Oxfordshire Community Enterprise Ltd, an SME, this tender illustrates the potential for similar-sized enterprises to thrive under open procurement methods. The contract's emphasis on flexible rent solutions could attract social enterprises or SMEs seeking to engage in meaningful community development work, highlighting the importance of quality and competitive pricing in the award criteria. The open procedure, with three final-stage bids all from SMEs, reflects the competitive yet inclusive nature of this process, encouraging a wide range of businesses to consider participation in future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supported Accommodation Service with Flexible Rents

Notice Description

Provision of a Supported Accommodation Service with Flexible Rents

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06551c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062923-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£287,601 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£287,601 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£287,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£287,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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
Oxford City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1BX
Postcode Area
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
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Aspire Oxfordshire Community Enterprise Ltd

Further Information

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