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Oxford Coach Management Strategy

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 May 2026 at 08:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by Oxfordshire County Council culminated in the awarding of a contract for the Oxford Coach Management Strategy. This project falls under the industry category of transport systems consultancy services and covers the UKJ14 region, centred in Oxford. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract commenced on 13th February 2026 and set to conclude on 11th November 2026, with a possibility of a three-month extension. The contract was awarded through a direct procurement method, characterised as below threshold and without competition, amounting to a gross total of £47,697.60.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in transportation consultancy, particularly those capable of providing strategic management solutions for coach operations. Small to medium-sized enterprises within the transport sector, similar to PHIL JONES ASSOCIATES LIMITED, which successfully secured this contract, would be well-positioned to participate in such opportunities. The scope of the contract and its strategic importance underline its potential to enhance a company's visibility and credibility within the public sector, thus fostering further business growth in the consultancy landscape.

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Notice Title

Oxford Coach Management Strategy

Notice Description

Appointing the Consultant to provide consultancy services in relation to the production of an Oxford Coach Management Strategy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ff1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040298-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,748 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 11 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

PHIL JONES ASSOCIATES

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