Tenders/Strategic Partner to support the Design and Implementation of the New Greater Oxford Council

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Strategic Partner to support the Design and Implementation of the New Greater Oxford Council

Oxford City Council

Published: Jul 16, 2026

Updated: Jul 16, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the governance and public administration and urban development and housing sectors, with a focus on Public Sector Reform. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 710,000. Proposals must be submitted before August 17, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the governance and public administration sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Oxford City Council is seeking to procure a strategic partner for the design and implementation of a Greater Oxford Council, subject to the Government confirming the 3 Councils model as its preferred option for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire, and working within an established systemwide LGR implementation governance framework.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 16, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 067407-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Oxford City Council

Oxford City Council has issued 109 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 80 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: July 16, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £710,000 - £710,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 067407-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 17, 2026. You have 32 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Oxford City Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.