TENDER FOR BUSINESS CASE FOR A BUSINESS RATES RETENTION SCHEME – OXFORD, UNITED KINGDOM
Reference
Oxford City Council – Business Rates
Description
Oxford City Council is seeking to appoint a consultant to develop a business case in two stages to make the case to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government for the creation of a business rates retention scheme for Oxford’s West End. Awarded Supplier is required to complete full business case development.
Key requirements:
• Business case development
• Business rates retention scheme
• Oxford’s West End
• MHCLG engagement
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Find a Tender Service at:
Total value (estimated)
- £0 – To be determined
- £0 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- October 2026 to March 2027
- 6 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79400000 – Business and management consultancy services
- 79410000 – Business and management consultancy services
- 73200000 – Research and development consultancy services
Contract locations
- Location not specified
Region: South East England
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
15 September 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
22 September 2026, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted via the Find a Tender Service portal.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Consultancy quality and approach | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Total cost | Price | 40% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold – open competition
Contracting authority
Oxford City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXVH-5968-TCRD
Oxford City Council,
Oxford,
OX1 1BX
United Kingdom
Telephone: 000000000
Email: procurement@oxford.gov.uk
Region: South East England
Organisation type: Public authority – local government
