---
title: "Migrant Voices Collective Contract - research into information access"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e9ea"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-27"
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# Migrant Voices Collective Contract - research into information access

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e9ea

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Migrant Voices Collective Contract – research into information access" was conducted by Oxfordshire County Council, a public authority within the sub-central government tier located in Oxford, United Kingdom. This contract pertains to the services industry category, specifically research and development services, aimed at studying how migrant communities in Oxfordshire access information. The procurement method was direct, conducted below the competition threshold. The contract was awarded to MR P THORPE and B Mbiba, both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and is currently active, having been signed on 12th September 2025. It is set to run until the end of December 2025, with a possibility for renewal up to December 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and research services within the United Kingdom. SMEs with expertise in research and development, particularly those that can engage with diverse community demographics, stand to gain the most from participating in similar contracts. The focus on understanding information access among migrant communities highlights an area where businesses can apply innovative solutions and strategies, fostering potential growth and broader engagement with public authorities such as Oxfordshire County Council.

## Notice

A study undertaken via Migrant Voices Collective (comprised of consultants) to complete a study into how migrant communities in Oxfordshire access information to improve understanding of the impact of migration in Oxfordshire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077565-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,500 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | B MBIBA; MR P THORPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2025 at 10:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077565-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077565-2025
  27th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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