Planning

Community Network Services & Urgent Community Link (formally CIN) - UK1

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being organized by Oxfordshire County Council and is currently in the planning stage, as of 26th May 2026. The contract, titled "Community Network Services & Urgent Community Link (formally CIN) - UK1," falls under the services category, specifically social work and related services. It is designed to provide information and advice to the community and includes a small grant-giving component. The procurement employs a competitive flexible procedure, classified under the light-touch regime, and is planned for the region UKJ14 in the United Kingdom. Key dates include a future notice expected by 28th June 2027, with the contract period scheduled from 1st July 2028 to 30th June 2031, and a maximum extension possible until 30th June 2033. The contract's estimated gross value is £6,840,000, with a non-vatable amount of £5,700,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Given its emphasis on community services, businesses specialising in social work and related services are ideal candidates to compete for this opportunity. The procurement's flexible approach allows for a competitive environment that could pave the way for innovative service solutions, secure new partnerships, and enhance the visibility and reputation of participating firms within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Community Network Services & Urgent Community Link (formally CIN) - UK1

Notice Description

Service providing information and advice to the community. The contract will also contain a small grant giving component, value to be determined

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a32f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048625-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Jun 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2028 - 30 Jun 2031 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

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