Closed tender

Business Case for a Business Rates

Details

Topic
Financial consultancy services
Published
28 August 2026
Submission
22 September 2026

Tender 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 scope of both stages The project will be split into two stages: Stage 1 – Outline Business Case Stage 2 – Full Business Case or Investment Plan.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Tender published28 August 2026
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Submission date22 September 2026

About the buyer

Oxford City Council buys goods, services and works as a local authority. The Contracts and Procurement Team runs procurement directly for the council, from quotations through to full tenders. Suppliers register free on the In-tend e-Procurement Portal to see current opportunities. Larger contracts also appear on Find a Tender, the government's high-value tendering service. Purchases above a set threshold must go through an approved framework or dynamic market. Tender routes range from a mini-competition or direct award under a framework to a full Competitive Flexible Procedure for complex projects.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of Oxford City Council's contract awards have been in business services, architectural and engineering services and real estate services.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 66171000 · Financial consultancy services
  • 79311410 · Economic impact assessment
  • 79314000 · Feasibility study
  • 79410000 · Business and management consultancy services
  • 79411100 · Business development consultancy services

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