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title: "OxIS Consultancy Brief"
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buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-07-28"
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# OxIS Consultancy Brief

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93574167-babc-4e5a-934c-95d864a404e8

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## Summary

The Oxfordshire County Council is currently managing a public procurement process for the "OxIS Consultancy Brief," focusing on updating the Oxfordshire Infrastructure Strategy. This contract falls under the services category, specifically economic research services (CPV code: 79311400). The tender is currently in the active stage and must be submitted by 17th August 2020. The expected contract period will commence on 14th September 2020 and conclude on 30th June 2021, with a total estimated value of £100,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) skilled in economic research and strategic consultancy. Given the focus on infrastructure development in the context of post-COVID recovery, businesses that can demonstrate experience in producing evidence-based strategic plans and supporting sustainable growth initiatives in local economies would be well-positioned to compete. This procurement process not only allows firms to contribute to vital local infrastructure projects but also enhances their visibility and credibility in the public sector arena.

## Notice

1.1 Oxfordshire County Council is seeking to appoint a consultant to update the Oxfordshire Infrastructure Strategy (OxIS) originally approved by the Oxfordshire Growth Board in November 2017. 1.2 The original strategy built on an extensive evidence base review to set out the core projects and investment seen as required to support the sustainable growth of Oxfordshire. It identified and prioritised infrastructure across a range of sectors to support known local plan housing and employment development and outlined where funding was required to help deliver this growth. OxIS has been an important piece of work to support development of subsequent funding bids and agreements, helping to secure funding for schemes through the Housing & Infrastructure Fund (HIF) and the Growth Deal. 1.3 Updating OxIS is part of an overall approach which, recognising the need to plan effectively for a 'post-COVID' world, emphasises that we are planning for the future, making plans and decisions on infrastructure provision that will support Oxfordshire as the local and regional economy recovers and grows for the future.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7681d5ed-6168-4e4b-8010-192d6c8a5b24 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| 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 | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311400 - Economic research services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2020 at 11:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7681d5ed-6168-4e4b-8010-192d6c8a5b24

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7681d5ed-6168-4e4b-8010-192d6c8a5b24
  28th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=bde89bc8-c5d0-ea11-8104-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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