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Participation in the Transport Focus

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 Jul 2026 at 12:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Oxfordshire County Council revolves around a contract titled "Participation in the Transport Focus" for the "Your Bus Journey" survey during the 2026/27 period. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically customer survey services, and is located in the UKJ14 region of Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a limited competition method due to its below threshold nature. The contract has been awarded and is currently active, running from 31st August 2027, with the notice published on 1st July 2026. The legal basis for this tender is as per the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender presents meaningful opportunities for businesses specialising in customer survey services, especially those capable of catering to public authorities in the transport sector. Businesses well-suited to engage in this opportunity include small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative solutions to enhance public transport user experiences. As the work is concentrated within the Oxfordshire region, companies with existing regional links or an operational presence may find it beneficial. Additionally, participating in such governmental contracts can enhance business reputation and open further pathways for growth within public sector tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Participation in the Transport Focus

Notice Description

Participation in the Transport Focus "Your Bus Journey" survey in 2026/27. Transport Focus.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c13b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061714-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

79342310 - Customer survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,532 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2027 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

TRANSPORT FOCUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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