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title: "Banbury 2050 Vision Masterplan"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0669fb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-13"
---

# Banbury 2050 Vision Masterplan

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0669fb

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## Summary

Oxfordshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Banbury 2050 Vision Masterplan" project, aimed at shaping the future growth and investment priorities of Banbury. The awarded contract involves consultancy services within the research and development industry category. Located in Oxford, the council operates under a sub-central public authority classification. The procurement process commenced as a tender and was concluded with an award issued on 13 March 2026, marking the transition to an active contract status set to begin on 1 April 2026 and last until 31 March 2027. The procurement employed a limited competition method due to its below-threshold nature, reflecting a focused approach to select suppliers.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services to contribute to shaping regional development plans. The focus on creating an Investment Prospectus for Banbury can attract new partnerships and funding, offering firms a platform to showcase their expertise in spatial planning and investment strategies. Organisations similar to PRIOR + PARTNERS LIMITED, who have been awarded the contract, and other SMEs with capabilities in strategic consultancy and partnerships in the UK, are well-positioned to compete in this sphere. Collaborative efforts in fulfilling the masterplan objectives not only promise sustainable business growth but also strengthen ties within the industry, leveraging critical insights to elevate the town's profile on a regional level.

## Notice

Seeking support with procurement of consultants to deliver: Spatial Framework Plan to guide priorities, growth and investment; Delivery Plan to outline a route map to achieve the vision focusing on mechanisms for delivery, funding, investment and partnerships; and Investment Prospectus to raise the profile of the town, attract investment and leverage partnerships.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023049-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £157,982 |

## 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 | PRIOR + PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 14:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023049-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023049-2026
  13th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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