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Consultancy support - Oxford West End

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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30 Mar 2026 at 07:16

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, led by Oxford City Council, aimed to secure consultancy support for developing an effective business rate retention model to enhance infrastructure growth at Oxford West End. The tender, categorised under services, concluded with the awarding of the contract to KPMG LLP. The contract commenced on 23rd March 2026 and is set to conclude on 15th May 2026, with a total value of £30,000. The process follows the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, indicating compliance with United Kingdom regulations, and was conducted using a procurement method classified initially as below threshold - unknown. The award of the contract marks the procurement stage as complete, showcasing Oxford City Council's commitment to supporting local infrastructure development.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy, financial transaction processing, accounting, auditing, and fiscal services. Organisations with expertise in these areas, particularly those focusing on fiscal models and infrastructure planning, are ideally suited to contribute. With KPMG LLP as the chosen supplier, the tender demonstrates the potential for large-scale businesses to engage in shaping infrastructure strategies that can drive growth in the Oxford West End area, presenting an opportunity for firms to expand their influence within local government frameworks and broader public sector services.

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Notice Title

Consultancy support - Oxford West End

Notice Description

Consultancy support to develop a robust, evidence-based argued proposition on the most effective business rate retention model to support delivery of the infrastructure required for growth at Oxford West End.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06773c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028829-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

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


CPV Codes

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 15 May 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

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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