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Independent Economic Analysis to support the 2UA proposal for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire

WEST OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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27 Mar 2026 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

West Oxfordshire District Council has concluded an award for an independent economic analysis aimed at supporting the 2UA proposal for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire. The procurement process, which is currently in the award stage, involved limited competition due to being below threshold regulations. The contract, signed on 16th February 2026 and running until 12th April 2026 with a possible extension, will be delivered by AECOM LIMITED, a large business analysis consultancy services provider. The contract's services will be focused in the region of UKJ14, covering areas within West Berkshire and Oxfordshire. The initiative falls under the category of services, particularly business analysis consultancy services, aligning with broader regional development objectives.

This tender opens avenues for businesses offering professional consultancy services, particularly those with capabilities in economic analysis and regional development planning. It's an advantageous opportunity for firms seeking growth through public sector engagements, especially those positioned to deliver specialised economic insights. The limited competition procurement method indicates a targeted selection process, making large, experienced consultancy firms like AECOM LIMITED ideally suited to compete and execute such contracts. Additionally, the potential contract extension provides further business continuity for the selected supplier, encouraging stable business growth aligned with regional economic strategy.

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Notice Title

Independent Economic Analysis to support the 2UA proposal for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire

Notice Description

Independent Economic Analysis services to support the 2UA proposal for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0676e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028671-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,479 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 12 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WITNEY
Postcode
OX28 1NB
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
West Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Witney North
Westminster Constituency
Witney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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