Issue details - Project approval to initiate procurement for a Strategic Partner to support Oxford City Council in the design and implementation of a Greater Oxford subject to the Government’s LGR decision.

Project approval to initiate procurement for a Strategic Partner to support Oxford City Council in the design and implementation of a Greater Oxford subject to the Government’s LGR decision.

Project approval to initiate a procurement process for a Strategic Partner to support Oxford City Council in the design and implementation of a Greater Oxford in the event that the 3 Councils Local Government Reorganisation submission is confirmed by Government as their preferred model for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire. Contract value is expected to be c£850,000, therefore award of contract subject to Cabinet key decision.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/07/2026

Decision due: 13 Jul 2026 by Leader, and Cabinet Member for Partnership Working, Inclusive Economic Growth and Culture

Lead member: Leader, and Cabinet Member for Partnership Working, Inclusive Economic Growth and Culture

Lead director: Chief Executive

Contact: Mish Tullar, Transition Manager Email: mtullar@oxford.gov.uk.

Decisions

13/07/2026 - Project approval to initiate procurement for a Strategic Partner to support Oxford City Council in the design and implementation of a Greater Oxford subject to the Government’s LGR decision.