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Banbury 2050 Vision Masterplan

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Mar 2026 at 14:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Banbury 2050 Vision Masterplan" project, aimed at shaping the future growth and investment priorities of Banbury. The awarded contract involves consultancy services within the research and development industry category. Located in Oxford, the council operates under a sub-central public authority classification. The procurement process commenced as a tender and was concluded with an award issued on 13 March 2026, marking the transition to an active contract status set to begin on 1 April 2026 and last until 31 March 2027. The procurement employed a limited competition method due to its below-threshold nature, reflecting a focused approach to select suppliers.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services to contribute to shaping regional development plans. The focus on creating an Investment Prospectus for Banbury can attract new partnerships and funding, offering firms a platform to showcase their expertise in spatial planning and investment strategies. Organisations similar to PRIOR + PARTNERS LIMITED, who have been awarded the contract, and other SMEs with capabilities in strategic consultancy and partnerships in the UK, are well-positioned to compete in this sphere. Collaborative efforts in fulfilling the masterplan objectives not only promise sustainable business growth but also strengthen ties within the industry, leveraging critical insights to elevate the town's profile on a regional level.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Banbury 2050 Vision Masterplan

Notice Description

Seeking support with procurement of consultants to deliver: Spatial Framework Plan to guide priorities, growth and investment; Delivery Plan to outline a route map to achieve the vision focusing on mechanisms for delivery, funding, investment and partnerships; and Investment Prospectus to raise the profile of the town, attract investment and leverage partnerships.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0669fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023049-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£157,982 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20262 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY 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 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

PRIOR + PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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