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Award

01 Jul 2026 at 11:53

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10 Jun 2026 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Oxfordshire County Council concerns the Banbury Wayfinding project, which involves commissioning a consultancy to design and deliver the first phase of a wayfinding strategy for Banbury Town Centre. This contract falls under the services category in the technical analysis or consultancy services industry, specifically located in the UKJ14 region. The process, completed using a limited competition method below the threshold, resulted in an award to DMA SIGNS LIMITED on 1st July 2026. The contract, active from 3rd July 2026, spans one year with an optional one-year renewal, totalling a gross value of £140,880. The legal framework is aligned with the UK's 2023 Public Contracts Regulations, ensuring compliance with procurement standards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in wayfinding and consultancy services, particularly for small to medium enterprises like DMA SIGNS LIMITED. The project's focus on urban navigation systems appeals to companies capable of providing innovative design solutions within set regulatory frameworks. By participating in such public procurement processes, firms can enhance their portfolios, establish credibility with government bodies, and secure a steady workflow, particularly those able to navigate limited competition environments and contribute effectively to public infrastructure enhancements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Banbury Wayfinding

Notice Description

Commission a Wayfinding consultancy to design and deliver Phase 1 of a wayfinding strategy for Banbury Town Centre.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b169
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061631-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£117,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£117,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jul 2026 - 2 Jul 2027 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
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

DMA SIGNS LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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