Support for Local Government Reorganisation Pre-Decision Preparation

Official notice

Authority: West Oxfordshire District Council (Local council)

ServicesAward procedure without prior publication of a call for competition

Sectors: Research & Development (R&D) (73) Delivery: South East (UKJ1)

Awarded value£120,000published contract · exc. VAT

Awarded 3 Nov 2025no call for competition

Awarded to Reed Talent Solutions Ltd

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Assisting with the preparation for LGR transition, during the Pre-decision period between submitting the two unitary proposal to MHCLG and the decision on the chosen option (which is expected to be made between May and July 2026). The work will primarily focus on the development of transition plans in support of the two unitary council approach for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire but will also include work with colleagues from Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford City Council in preparation for any decision to implement the options that they are proposing. It may also include work to assist with the consultation and associated campaign that will support the two unitary case until decision.

CPV: Development consultancy services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published

Lot #1Awarded

Delivery: South East

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record

Procedure method: Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Legal basis: CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category: Services
Notice status: Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type: Direct award (no call for competition)
GPA / WTO covered: Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement: Unspecified in notice
First published: 26 Jan 2026, 12:18 GMT
Last source update: 26 Jan 2026, 12:18 GMT
FTS notice number: 2026/S 000-006604
Classification (CPV): Development consultancy services
Delivery area: South East (UKJ1)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060e67 Find a Tender

Why no open competition: The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
Published justification: Awarded through a framework

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

Awards 1

Awarded value £120,0001 contract exc. VAT

Bids received 1

Contracts signed 1latest 3 Nov 2025

Awarded to	Value	Date	Status
Reed Talent Solutions Ltd	£120,000 †	—	Awarded

Contracts

Contract 006604-2026-1 · Reed Talent Solutions Ltd
Signed
3 Nov 2025
Value
£120,000
Status
active

Bid statistics published by the authority

Bids	SME	VCSE	Valid bid range
1bids	—	—	—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

West Oxfordshire District Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services Council Offices, Witney, South East, OX281NBContact name, email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice

Reed Talent Solutions LtdAwarded supplierGB-COH: 02976136 london, London

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

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