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title: "Transport Modelling Technical Advice/Critical Friend"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b077"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-09"
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# Transport Modelling Technical Advice/Critical Friend

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b077

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## Summary

Oxfordshire County Council has concluded the contract titled "Transport Modelling Technical Advice/Critical Friend" with AMEY OW LIMITED for essential consultancy services. The procurement falls under the services category primarily dealing with construction consultancy and analysis services. This direct procurement method, conducted below the competition threshold, involved technical input for transport modelling in Oxfordshire, focusing on strategic model delivery using Bentley's mesoscopic model Dynameq. The contract commenced on 13th May 2026, with a potential extension option, and will span until 12th November 2026. The procurement aligns with UK legal basis 2023/54 and is anchored in the Oxfordshire region, offering the Council procurement advice for advancing its transport infrastructure projects.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms excelling in technical consultancy and transport modelling services. With the role of a "critical friend," the project provides SMEs in consulting to demonstrate their expertise in strategic infrastructure implementation, offering long-term partnerships. Companies specialising in innovative transport solutions or those with existing transport system analytics platforms could significantly benefit from participating in similar future tenders. The involvement in a pivotal project managed by Oxfordshire County Council makes it a compelling endeavour for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in strategic transport services within the UK, particularly given the ongoing discussions around infrastructure modernisation.

## Notice

The Council would like further technical advice and support from Tom Van Vuren at Amey for a period of 6 months between May 2026 - October 2026, specifically to provide: * Critical Friend /Technical input to proof of concept / testing of Bentley's multiresolution mesoscopic model (Dynameq) in Oxfordshire: 8 weeks@ 2 hrs per week * Critical Friend / Technical input to procurement of the OxMoD strategic Transport Oxfordshire Model (TOM), including preparation of a model specification: 4 weeks @ 8 hrs per week * Critical Friend / Technical input role in further implementation of OxMoD inc oversight of strategic model delivery: 16 weeks @ 4 hrs per week

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054087-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2026 - 12 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,666 |

## 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 | AMEY OW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 71620000 - Analysis services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 08:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054087-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054087-2026
  9th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.amey.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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