---
title: "Communications agency recruitment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b207"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED"
published: "2026-07-29"
---

# Communications agency recruitment

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b207

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership Limited, a public authority categorised under sub-central government, involves the recruitment of a communications agency. Aimed at marketing services, this procurement is located in Oxford, UK (region UKJ14). The contract, awarded to Fortitude Communications Limited, began on 7th August 2026 and runs until 31st March 2027, with the potential for a budget-dependent one-year extension. The procurement process was an open competition, conducted below the threshold, and involved seven bids, all entered by small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This contract presents ample opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing and communications services to expand their operations and engage in high-impact projects. The completion of such a contract with Enterprise Oxfordshire allows a business to showcase their capability in managing high-profile campaigns that align with the strategic goals of a notable public sector organisation. Companies with experience in creating engaging and location-targeted promotional activities would be particularly well-suited to bid for similar tenders. Additional budget allowances for selected activities further enhance potential business prospects, offering the awardee room for growth through customised added-value services.

## Notice

Enterprise Oxfordshire is delighted to announce an opportunity for a retained communications agency to partner with our organisation through to 31 March 2027 (with the possibility of a further one-year extension - budget dependent). Through this opportunity, the procured agency will build high-profile, high-quality and measurable campaigns that make significant impacts regarding the work and delivery of Enterprise Oxfordshire.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: An additional budget is likely to be available to support selected additional activities by the chosen agency. These will be defined after appointment based on Enterprise Oxfordshire's needs at the time and represent additional options which may be added to the contract.

Renewal: Extension dependent upon future budgets, which will be confirmed prior to the commencement of a new financial year. Should an extension be possible, we anticipate this to be at a similar rate of PS5,000 per quarter (ex VAT).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071929-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | £15,000 |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1AY |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORTITUDE COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79342000 - Marketing services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 17:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071929-2026
- 10 Jun 2026 at 14:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054824-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071929-2026
  29th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054824-2026
  10th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.enterpriseoxfordshire.com/news/enterprise-oxfordshire-procurement-of-communications-support-contract/
  Tender documents

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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