Transport Modelling Technical Advice/Critical Friend

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Jun 2026 at 08:50

Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council has concluded the contract titled "Transport Modelling Technical Advice/Critical Friend" with AMEY OW LIMITED for essential consultancy services. The procurement falls under the services category primarily dealing with construction consultancy and analysis services. This direct procurement method, conducted below the competition threshold, involved technical input for transport modelling in Oxfordshire, focusing on strategic model delivery using Bentley's mesoscopic model Dynameq. The contract commenced on 13th May 2026, with a potential extension option, and will span until 12th November 2026. The procurement aligns with UK legal basis 2023/54 and is anchored in the Oxfordshire region, offering the Council procurement advice for advancing its transport infrastructure projects.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms excelling in technical consultancy and transport modelling services. With the role of a "critical friend," the project provides SMEs in consulting to demonstrate their expertise in strategic infrastructure implementation, offering long-term partnerships. Companies specialising in innovative transport solutions or those with existing transport system analytics platforms could significantly benefit from participating in similar future tenders. The involvement in a pivotal project managed by Oxfordshire County Council makes it a compelling endeavour for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in strategic transport services within the UK, particularly given the ongoing discussions around infrastructure modernisation.

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Notice Title

Transport Modelling Technical Advice/Critical Friend

Notice Description

The Council would like further technical advice and support from Tom Van Vuren at Amey for a period of 6 months between May 2026 - October 2026, specifically to provide: * Critical Friend /Technical input to proof of concept / testing of Bentley's multiresolution mesoscopic model (Dynameq) in Oxfordshire: 8 weeks@ 2 hrs per week * Critical Friend / Technical input to procurement of the OxMoD strategic Transport Oxfordshire Model (TOM), including preparation of a model specification: 4 weeks @ 8 hrs per week * Critical Friend / Technical input role in further implementation of OxMoD inc oversight of strategic model delivery: 16 weeks @ 4 hrs per week

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b077
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054087-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

71620000 - Analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,666 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 12 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMEY OW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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