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Social enterprise support

OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

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18 May 2026 at 17:36

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership Limited focuses on "Social enterprise support," a programme designed to offer services to social enterprises in Oxfordshire. Classified within the 'services' industry category, the procurement method employed for this tender was direct and undertaken without competition, as it was below the threshold. This contract concluded on the 18th of May, 2026, with a contractual period slated from the 4th of June, 2026, until the 4th of September, 2026. The entire process took place in the UK region of Oxford, ensuring the support programme is tailored specifically for the Oxfordshire community.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for organisations involved in providing business services, particularly those equipped to help social enterprises within the region. With an awarded contract value of £60,000 gross, businesses specialising in areas such as law, marketing, consulting, and similar sectors could benefit considerably. The awarded supplier, OSEP CIC, a large-scale social enterprise assistance organisation, indicates that companies with a focus on VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) support are well-suited to compete and potentially secure such contracts to foster business growth in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social enterprise support

Notice Description

Three month programme of support for Oxfordshire social enterprises.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045553-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2026 - 4 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1AY
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

OSEP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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