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Strategic Partner to support the Design and Implementation of the New Greater Oxford Council

Oxford City Council

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16 Jul 2026 at 16:11

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Summary of the contracting process

Oxford City Council is seeking a strategic partner to design and implement a new Greater Oxford Council. The work supports local government reorganisation within an established, system-wide governance framework, and depends on the Government confirming the proposed three-council model for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire. The requirement covers business and management consultancy, including general management, business development, human resources management and related management services. The buying organisation is Oxford City Council, and the work concerns the Greater Oxford area, with implications across Oxfordshire and West Berkshire. This is a service contract for organisations able to support complex public-sector transformation, organisational design and implementation rather than a routine supply or construction requirement.

The procurement has reached tender: Oxford City Council invited offers through an open procedure. Tenders must be submitted electronically through the In-Tend Procurement portal by 17 August 2026 at 12:00 BST. The estimated value is £710,000 excluding VAT, or £852,000 including VAT. The contract is scheduled to run from 9 October 2026 to 8 April 2028, with an option for one six-month renewal, allowing an end date of 8 October 2028. The council expects to finalise its award decision by 25 September 2026. There is one lot. Offers will be evaluated primarily on quality, weighted at 70%, with price weighted at 30%. Tenders must be submitted in English.

This opportunity suits management consultancy and professional services firms with the capability to advise on local government reorganisation and turn strategic designs into implemented operating arrangements. Relevant strengths include business and organisational development, programme and change management, governance, service design, workforce planning and human resources advice. Suppliers should be able to work within a system-wide public-sector governance structure and coordinate stakeholders across councils and wider institutions. The requirement is likely to favour teams that can combine strategic analysis with practical implementation support across multiple service areas. Firms with experience of complex transformation, public administration, organisational restructuring and collaborative work between local authorities will be well placed to demonstrate the quality required.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Partner to support the Design and Implementation of the New Greater Oxford Council

Notice Description

Oxford City Council is seeking to procure a strategic partner for the design and implementation of a Greater Oxford Council, subject to the Government confirming the 3 Councils model as its preferred option for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire, and working within an established systemwide LGR implementation governance framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd36
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067407-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

79420000 - Management-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£710,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£710,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Oct 2026 - 8 Apr 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Oxford City 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 1BX
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
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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