---
title: "Community Network Services & Urgent Community Link (formally CIN) - UK1"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a32f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-26"
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# Community Network Services & Urgent Community Link (formally CIN) - UK1

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a32f

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## Summary

The procurement process is being organized by Oxfordshire County Council and is currently in the planning stage, as of 26th May 2026. The contract, titled "Community Network Services & Urgent Community Link (formally CIN) - UK1," falls under the services category, specifically social work and related services. It is designed to provide information and advice to the community and includes a small grant-giving component. The procurement employs a competitive flexible procedure, classified under the light-touch regime, and is planned for the region UKJ14 in the United Kingdom. Key dates include a future notice expected by 28th June 2027, with the contract period scheduled from 1st July 2028 to 30th June 2031, and a maximum extension possible until 30th June 2033. The contract's estimated gross value is £6,840,000, with a non-vatable amount of £5,700,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Given its emphasis on community services, businesses specialising in social work and related services are ideal candidates to compete for this opportunity. The procurement's flexible approach allows for a competitive environment that could pave the way for innovative service solutions, secure new partnerships, and enhance the visibility and reputation of participating firms within the public sector.

## Notice

Service providing information and advice to the community. The contract will also contain a small grant giving component, value to be determined

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048625-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Jun 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2028 - 30 Jun 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 11:08 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048625-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048625-2026
  26th May 2026 - Pipeline 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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