--- title: "Support for Local Government Reorganisation Pre-Decision Preparation" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060e67" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060e67" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060e67.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060e67.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WEST OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2026-01-26" --- # Support for Local Government Reorganisation Pre-Decision Preparation Buyer: WEST OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060e67 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060e67) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060e67.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by West Oxfordshire District Council involves the provision of development consultancy services to support Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) pre-decision preparation. This project is concentrated on formulating transition plans for a potential unitary council approach within Oxfordshire and West Berkshire regions. The procurement, classified under the CPV category 73220000 for development consultancy services, has reached the award stage as of 26 January 2026. The contract, awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, was signed on 3 November 2025, with Reed Talent Solutions Ltd as the appointed supplier. The anticipated decision on the chosen option is expected to take place between May and July 2026. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in development consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in government transitions and restructuring. Companies with a strategic focus on local governance and public sector transformation could greatly benefit from partnerships like this by leveraging their skill sets in consultancy to foster regional development. The nature of the work, involving collaboration with regional authorities such as Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford City Council, would suit organisations adept in managing complex consultancy projects and navigating the dynamics of public sector change management. To be competitive, businesses should demonstrate a capacity to deliver strategic advisory and developmental support tailored towards large-scale governance restructuring initiatives. ## Notice Assisting with the preparation for LGR transition, during the Pre-decision period between submitting the two unitary proposal to MHCLG and the decision on the chosen option (which is expected to be made between May and July 2026). The work will primarily focus on the development of transition plans in support of the two unitary council approach for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire but will also include work with colleagues from Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford City Council in preparation for any decision to implement the options that they are proposing. It may also include work to assist with the consultation and associated campaign that will support the two unitary case until decision. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Assisting with the preparation for LGR transition, during the Pre-decision period between submitting the two unitary proposal to MHCLG and the decision on the chosen option (which is expected to be made between May and July 2026). The work will primarily focus on the development of transition plans in support of the two unitary council approach for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire but will also include work with colleagues from Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford City Council in preparation for any decision to implement the options that they are proposing. It may also include work to assist with the consultation and associated campaign that will support the two unitary case until decision. ### Procurement Information Awarded through a framework ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006604-2026 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Nov 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £120,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | WITNEY | | 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 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | REED TALENT SOLUTIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73220000 - Development consultancy services ## Release History - 26 Jan 2026 at 12:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006604-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://www.westoxon.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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