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title: "Lets talk Oxfordshire (OCC)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a4efe951-5373-4b22-bf6c-e507e8eea50b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Lets talk Oxfordshire (OCC)

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4efe951-5373-4b22-bf6c-e507e8eea50b

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## Summary

Oxfordshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Lets talk Oxfordshire (OCC)" project, focused on IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and internet support. The aim is to provide a secure, accessible SaaS engagement platform enabling council-wide consultations and collaboration. This direct award process was valued at £66,000 and awarded to Granicus-Firmstep Limited. The contract period is set from 31st March 2025 to 30th March 2028, covering services within the United Kingdom, particularly in England. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with the award made active on 1st March 2025 and published on 13th August 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specializing in IT solutions and digital community engagement platforms. The procurement's suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) indicates a favourable environment for a wide array of service providers. Businesses with capabilities in delivering scalable and inclusive SaaS solutions for large public sector entities will be particularly well-suited for similar future projects. This contract not only promises financial benefit but also the potential to enhance expertise and reputation in public sector consultancy and platform development.

## Notice

Provide a secure, accessible SaaS engagement platform to run council-wide consultations and collaboration, meeting statutory duties and enabling inclusive, multi-channel participation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6b1ee03-d0f3-4564-b42b-673a3922923c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2025 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6b1ee03-d0f3-4564-b42b-673a3922923c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6b1ee03-d0f3-4564-b42b-673a3922923c
  13th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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