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16 Jul 2026 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford City Council seeks to procure a strategic partner for the design and implementation of the proposed Greater Oxford Council, contingent upon government approval of the 3 Councils model for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire. This tender, titled "Strategic Partner to support the Design and Implementation of the New Greater Oxford Council," falls under the business and management consultancy category. The procurement process is at the tender stage and employs an open procedure, with submissions required electronically on the In-Tend Procurement portal. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 17 August 2026. The contract spans from 9 October 2026 to 8 April 2028, with an option for a six-month extension.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy services, especially those specialising in business development, human resources, and management consultancy. With a focus on integrating systemwide local government reorganisation governance, successful bidders can leverage this project to expand their footprint in the public sector. Companies with a robust track record in navigating complex governmental and municipal projects will find themselves particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The potential contract value, alongside the strategic implications for regional development, creates an enticing prospect for growth-oriented consultancy firms.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

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
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 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

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
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
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

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