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Economic Strategy and Investment Plan development and implementation

Oxfordshire County Council

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02 Jun 2026 at 14:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council has concluded a procurement process titled "Economic Strategy and Investment Plan development and implementation". This contract falls under the services category, specifically targeting business and management consultancy and related services, and is located in the UKJ14 region, United Kingdom. The process is in the award stage and involved a direct procurement method that was completed without competition, as it was below the threshold. Key dates include the start of the contract on 31st March 2026 and completion by 15th June 2026, with potential extensions available until 15th September 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in economic strategy development and consultancy services. Particularly, firms experienced in crafting investment plans and providing strategic advice could find opportunities for expansion and establishing their expertise within government contracts. Large consultancy firms like Arcadis Consulting, which has been awarded this contract, exemplify the type of business suited to leverage such contracts due to their extensive resources and track record in handling similar projects. The direct method procurement used in this case suggests a streamlined opportunity for entities capable of delivering specialised consultancy services efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Economic Strategy and Investment Plan development and implementation

Notice Description

Assistance in the development of an economic strategy and investment plan and advice on implementation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051940-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,125 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 15 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Arcadis LLP

Further Information

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