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title: "Provision of Consultancy on LGR Proposal - AWARD"
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buyer: "OXFORD CITY COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Consultancy on LGR Proposal - AWARD

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01265856-9d6f-4834-96d3-27ecfcb61c4a

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## Summary

Oxford City Council, serving as the buying organisation, recently completed the procurement process titled "Provision of Consultancy on LGR Proposal - AWARD," categorised under general management consultancy services (CPV code 79411000). This selective procurement followed a restricted procedure and reached the award stage on 25th July 2025. The overarching project aims to develop a proposal for a city-based unitary authority as part of the Local Government Reorganisation in Oxford, showcasing the economic potential of the city's knowledge industries. The contract, valued at £180,000, began on 16th July 2025 and will conclude on 15th July 2026. The opportunity spans multiple delivery addresses, including the United Kingdom and other international regions.

This tender presents significant business growth potential, especially for companies specialising in strategic consultancy within the public sector. Organisations experienced in navigating complex urban governance issues and familiar with economic development strategies are especially well-suited to compete in such tenders. While the Oxford City Council project may not explicitly state suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, larger consultancies with a proven track record in local government reorganisation will find this a lucrative opportunity to leverage their expertise and expand their foothold in public sector consulting.

## Notice

Oxford City Council needs to make a compelling case for a city-based unitary authority under the government's Local Government Reorganisation. There are three competing proposals being put forward across the county, including the City Council's ambitious, growth-based proposal for an expanded city unitary - the most complex of the proposals The proposal needs to demonstrate how the new council can deliver on economic potential of Oxford's world leading knowledge industries. It must also show that it will be able to deliver high-quality, sustainable services for residents and create financially sound unitary authorities for the city and the rest of the county.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af0797b7-8435-4088-85bd-358ccf9928a1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2025 - 15 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Holywell |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INNER CIRCLE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2025 at 15:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af0797b7-8435-4088-85bd-358ccf9928a1
- 25 Jul 2025 at 15:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af0797b7-8435-4088-85bd-358ccf9928a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af0797b7-8435-4088-85bd-358ccf9928a1
  25th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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