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title: "Socio-Economic Analysis"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056c5e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXFORD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-04"
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# Socio-Economic Analysis

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056c5e

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## Summary

Oxford City Council has completed a procurement process for the "Socio-Economic Analysis" project under the direct procurement method, falling below the competitive threshold. This analysis is part of the Council's strategic initiative to propose Greater Oxford as a new, expanded Unitary Authority, requiring substantial economic analysis to present to the government by November. The analysis aims to demonstrate the socio-economic benefits of the proposed model. VENTERRA GROUP PLC, based in London, has been awarded the contract, providing services in financial consultancy and related research. The contract started on 27th June 2025 and will conclude on 30th October 2025, with services being delivered in the region designated as UKJ1, United Kingdom. The process has adhered to the UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in economic consultancy and financial analysis, particularly those capable of addressing regional development and socio-economic strategy. Organisations with a strong track record in public sector consulting, especially those familiar with local government processes and economic geography, would be well-equipped to benefit from similar tenders. Smaller, specialised firms could leverage their niche expertise in economic modelling and data analysis to compete for future contracts, especially as local authorities increasingly seek tailored solutions to complex urban and regional development challenges.

## Notice

Oxford City Council is putting forward one of three alternative devolution proposals with Greater Oxford as a new, expanded Unitary Authority. Volterra will assist with drawing out the socio-economic benefits of this Greater Oxford option. Ahead of the November deadline for government submissions, Oxford City Council now requires additional economic analysis to strengthen the argument for the 3UA model, specifically demonstrating how a Greater Oxford supports socio-economic benefits and aligns with natural economic geographies compared to alternative proposals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045678-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Jun 2025 - 30 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £44,600 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | VENTERRA GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2025 at 13:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045678-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045678-2025
  4th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://venterra-group.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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