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Project Director for HIF1

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 Jun 2026 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process managed by Oxfordshire County Council involves the appointment of a Project Director for the HIF1 project under the industry category of project management consultancy services. The contract, identified as C11217, follows a limited procurement method and is notable for being awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, as permitted under specific regulatory conditions. Located in the region UKJ14, this procurement process reached completion on 6th May 2026 with Arcadis Consulting UK as the awarded supplier. This process is classified under "services" and encompassed the awarding of a contract valued at £454,180.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in project management consultancy, especially those capable of overseeing large implementations like the HIF1 project. Although Arcadis Consulting UK, a large-scale enterprise based in London, secured this contract, similar future tenders could be well-suited to consultancy firms with expertise in high-level project management and strategic oversight. The procurement method used indicates a preference for established frameworks and expertise, favouring businesses with a strong track record and proven capability to deliver complex projects efficiently.

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Notice Title

Project Director for HIF1

Notice Description

Project Director to oversee implementation of HIF1

Lot Information

Lot 1

Expert resource to oversee the implementation of HIF1

Procurement Information

Award of contract through Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06abb3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051997-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£454,180 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCADIS CONSULTING

Further Information

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