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Appointment of Strategic Planners and Graphic Designers

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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25 Feb 2026 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford City Council has undertaken a procurement process titled "Appointment of Strategic Planners and Graphic Designers", aiming to produce a pitchbook for the Thames Valley Strategic Authority. The contract, valued at £36,000, falls under the services category, specifically advertising and marketing services, and has been awarded to PRIOR + PARTNERS LIMITED. Operating in Oxford, United Kingdom, the council is a public authority under sub-central government. The procurement was initially tendered and has now reached the award stage, with the active contract running from 23rd February 2026 to 24th April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in strategic planning and graphic design within the advertising and marketing sector. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and those operating in the UK region, given the local delivery address specified. Companies with a strong portfolio in creative services and an ability to contribute innovative solutions to public sector projects should find this contract appealing for expanding their market presence and demonstrating capabilities in supporting regional strategic authorities.

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Notice Title

Appointment of Strategic Planners and Graphic Designers

Notice Description

Appointment of Strategic Planners and Graphic Designers to produce a pitchbook for Thames Valley Strategic Authority

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065bad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016739-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 24 Apr 2026 1-6 months
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
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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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRIOR + PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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