Tender

Accommodation and Support for Ex-Offenders

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Feb 2026 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Oxford City Council, is currently at the tender stage for the provision of accommodation and support services for ex-offenders. This procurement falls within the services category, specifically housing and social work services, and is located in the region UKJ14, United Kingdom. The open procedure, following the legal framework stipulated under UKPGA 2023/54, requires submissions by 25 March 2026, with enquiries closing on 16 March 2026. The council aims to award by 27 April 2026, with the contract anticipated to start on 1 May 2026 and potentially extend until April 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in housing and social work services, particularly those focusing on rehabilitation and support systems for ex-offenders. The contract, valued at £270,000, encourages the participation of firms that can offer innovative and scalable solutions. The procurement method allows for electronic submissions in English and promotes quality at 70% against price at 30%, highlighting the council's focus on value-driven solutions. Hence, companies with expertise in providing social support programmes and accommodation services are well-suited to compete in this tender process.

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Notice Title

Accommodation and Support for Ex-Offenders

Notice Description

Provision of Accommodation and Support for Ex-Offenders

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0659de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015955-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

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