---
title: "Independent Economic Analysis to support the 2UA proposal for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0676e1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-27"
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# Independent Economic Analysis to support the 2UA proposal for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire

Buyer: WEST OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0676e1

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## Summary

West Oxfordshire District Council has concluded an award for an independent economic analysis aimed at supporting the 2UA proposal for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire. The procurement process, which is currently in the award stage, involved limited competition due to being below threshold regulations. The contract, signed on 16th February 2026 and running until 12th April 2026 with a possible extension, will be delivered by AECOM LIMITED, a large business analysis consultancy services provider. The contract's services will be focused in the region of UKJ14, covering areas within West Berkshire and Oxfordshire. The initiative falls under the category of services, particularly business analysis consultancy services, aligning with broader regional development objectives.

This tender opens avenues for businesses offering professional consultancy services, particularly those with capabilities in economic analysis and regional development planning. It's an advantageous opportunity for firms seeking growth through public sector engagements, especially those positioned to deliver specialised economic insights. The limited competition procurement method indicates a targeted selection process, making large, experienced consultancy firms like AECOM LIMITED ideally suited to compete and execute such contracts. Additionally, the potential contract extension provides further business continuity for the selected supplier, encouraging stable business growth aligned with regional economic strategy.

## Notice

Independent Economic Analysis services to support the 2UA proposal for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028671-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2026 - 12 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,479 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 15:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028671-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028671-2026
  27th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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