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title: "Economic analysis of the Carterton Witney Oxford Rail Corridor (CWORC) - AWARD"
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# Economic analysis of the Carterton Witney Oxford Rail Corridor (CWORC) - AWARD

Buyer: WEST OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e659692b-1db0-4e33-8ecc-b8482e45c886

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## Summary

West Oxfordshire District Council has appointed Nathaniel Lichfield & Partners Limited, trading as Lichfield, to conduct an economic analysis of the Carterton Witney Oxford Rail Corridor (CWORC). The contract, worth £22,820, aims to quantify the potential economic benefits of the CWORC scheme, such as job creation, land value uplift, and housing availability. This service contract falls under the development consultancy services category and covers economic research and environmental issues consultancy services. The contract commenced on 29 July 2024 and will conclude on 31 October 2024, with deliveries and activities located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, postal code OX28 1NB. The open procurement method facilitated a transparent tendering process, concluding its tender period on 27 July 2024.

This tender provides significant opportunities for consultants specialising in economic analysis, development consultancy, and environmental impact studies. Business growth can be spurred by engaging with high-profile public sector projects like this one, establishing credibility and expanding portfolios in the consultancy services market. Firms with expertise in economic research, job creation strategies, and environmental assessment are particularly well-suited to participate in similar future opportunities created by local government efforts to enhance regional infrastructure and economic growth.

## Notice

Building on the recommendations and findings of the strategic outline case 'lite' report of March 2023, West Oxfordshire District Council) wishes to appoint an independent, specialist consultants to prepare a full economic analysis of the CWORC. The purpose of the analysis will be to quantify the likely economic benefits to be accrued by the CWORC scheme through the creation or retention of jobs, land value uplift, inward investment and housing availability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f26dfbd-4662-4587-9b0f-e8c1e90e3374 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,820 |
| 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 | WEST OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX28 1NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | West Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Witney North |
| Westminster constituency | Witney |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATHANIEL LICHFIELD & PARTNERS LIMITED (TRADING AS LICHFIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2025 at 13:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f26dfbd-4662-4587-9b0f-e8c1e90e3374

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f26dfbd-4662-4587-9b0f-e8c1e90e3374
  11th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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