---
title: "CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF LIVE WELL OXFORDSHIRE GUIDE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0610e4"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0610e4.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-28"
---

# CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF LIVE WELL OXFORDSHIRE GUIDE

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0610e4

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## Summary

Oxfordshire County Council has completed a contract for the "Live Well Oxfordshire Guide", under a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition. The procurement process focused on delivering printed materials, such as books and leaflets, falling under the services category. The contract, which covers locations including Oxford, began on 1st January 2026 and is intended to extend until December 2030, with a possible renewal of 5+3 years. The tender was awarded to CARE CHOICES LIMITED and the contract's legal basis is tied to legislation UKPGA 2023/54. The process reached the award stage on 28th January 2026, with the contract having been signed on 12th December 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in publishing and business services, particularly those involved in law, marketing, and consulting related to printing. As the guide is produced at no cost to the council and funded by advertising sales, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the publishing sector, seeking ways to expand their presence in local government projects, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Furthermore, this model of direct procurement without competition suggests an opportunity for firms offering unique or niche services that meet specific council needs, particularly in well-defined geographical areas like Oxfordshire.

## Notice

Oxfordshire County Council requires a professional publisher to deliver the "Live Well Oxfordshire Guide". The publisher will accept all responsibility for all the publishing costs including printing, paper, reproduction, design and delivery. The Live Well Oxfordshire Guide is produced at no cost to the Council and is funded by the sale of advertising space.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007586-2026 |
| 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 | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 1 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARE CHOICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 13:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007586-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007586-2026
  28th January 2026 - 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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