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10 Jun 2026 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Waste Consultancy services" was conducted by Oxford Direct Services Limited, located at Cowley Marsh Depot, Oxford, UKJ14, United Kingdom. The buying organisation is a public authority operating under sub-central government. This tender focused on services in the waste and recycling industry, specifically within the consultancy sector. The procurement was managed through a below-threshold method, with the award date being 9th June 2026 and the contract beginning on the same date, set to conclude on 9th June 2027. The tender has moved to the 'Award' stage with the contract valued at £42,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in business development consultancy services, especially those looking to establish partnerships within the waste management industry. With Castellum Consulting, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), being awarded the contract, there is a clear indication that the procurement process is accessible for smaller businesses. Companies adept in delivering innovative solutions in consultancy services for waste and recycling will find this sector promising for business growth and engagement. Additionally, organisations situated within the UK regions might have a beneficial advantage due to the project’s geographical focus.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Waste Consultancy services

Notice Description

ODS intends to appoint the named supplier to deliver consultancy services relating to waste and recycling.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b21b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054856-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 9 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX4 2HH
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
Temple Cowley
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CASTELLUM CONSULTING

Further Information

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