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Community Engagement Platform

WEST OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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02 Jun 2026 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

West Oxfordshire District Council has completed the procurement process for a Community Engagement Platform, operated under the title "Community Engagement Platform". The procurement involved a direct award to the company Go Vocal and was finalised via a waiver, indicating a below-threshold contract awarded without competition. This process, classified under the goods category, pertains to the software package and information systems industry and is specified in the UKJ14 region of the United Kingdom. The contract became active on 1st May 2026 and will run until 30th April 2029, with the agreement signed on 28th April 2026. The contract's total value is approximately £51,216.75, excluding VAT. The tendering contract follows legal guidelines under the 2023/54 UKPGA statutory provisions.

This tender presents opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems. Enterprises with expertise in developing or providing community engagement solutions would find an enriching partnership with local governing bodies like West Oxfordshire District Council. Given the structured, direct award method, small to medium-sized enterprises focused on niche community engagement technologies can effectively tailor their offerings to similar public authorities. Engaging with such tenders can significantly substantiate a company's market position within public sector procurement, fostering robust business growth and development.

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Notice Title

Community Engagement Platform

Notice Description

Licence for GoVocal Community Engagement Platform - Via waiver

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06abd9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052067-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,216 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WITNEY
Postcode
OX28 1NB
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
West Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Witney North
Westminster Constituency
Witney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GO VOCAL

Further Information

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