Top suppliers
Top suppliers to Oxford City Council
Top-five suppliers hold 73% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What Oxford City Council buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
45210000
4521000031150000
3115000072510000
7251000092610000
9261000066510000
6651000098340000
9834000085310000
8531000034140000
3414000050750000
5075000079820000
7982000045310000
4531000048210000
4821000071310000
7131000080530000
8053000042960000
4296000079620000
7962000079950000
7995000034920000
3492000098350000
9835000071530000
71530000Recent contracts
Latest Oxford City Council contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Right to Light - Adjoining Properties
POINT2 SURVEYORS LTD · 2026-06-02
Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the Provision of a Heat Network Technical Assurance Readiness Review - AWARD
Hestia Consultants Ltd · 2026-05-28
£18K
Contact Centre
BDR TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LTD · 2026-05-22
Accommodation and Support for Ex-Offenders
Centennial Property Limited (t/a The Housing Network) · 2026-04-30
£270K
Event Management, Production and Security for May Morning at Magdalen Bridge
Safetygeeks Ltd · 2026-04-29
£57K
Oxford West End Infrastructure Study
OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED · 2026-04-28
Provision of Taxi Marshalling Scheme - AWARD
Chase Services Group · 2026-04-28
£49K
Westlands Drive
Life Build Solutions Limited · 2026-04-28
£4.7M
Provision of Taxi Marshalling Scheme
Chase Services Group · 2026-04-28
Access Control System Replacements
AB SECURITY LTD · 2026-04-23
£870K
GB-Oxford: TPPL Oxford City Council HCC Lot 4 - 3 x Sub-Compact Sweepers (29335)
Aebi Schmidt UK Limited · 2026-04-21
£310K
Supported Accommodation Service with Flexible Rents
Aspire Oxfordshire Community Enterprise Ltd · 2026-04-20
£288K
Lift Servicing and Maintenance
Cotswold Lifts Ltd · 2026-04-17
£1.6M
Agency recruitment - Head of Finance
TILE HILL INTERIM & EXECUTIVE LIMITED · 2026-04-17
Temporary agency recruitment - interim ES Lead
SOLACE IN BUSINESS LTD · 2026-04-17
Local Government Reorganisation Pre-decision specialist support.
INNER CIRCLE CONSULTING LIMITED · 2026-04-14
Housing First Support Service
Homeless Oxfordshire Limited · 2026-04-13
£1.7M
Digital Training for Oxford City Council's Planning Department - AWARD
Quanta Training Ltd · 2026-04-13
£60K
4 x 3.5T Diesel Road Sweepers
Aebi Schmidt · 2026-04-07
£310K
Oxfordshire Local EV Infrastructure
EZ Charge Limited · 2026-04-01
£16.6M
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Open opportunities
Open Oxford City Council tenders
Tenders currently inviting bids. SMEs can respond via the official tender portal.
Kersington Crescent
£6.0M
21 BTR
£5.8M
Sandy Lane
£85.0M
Cave Street
£4.5M
Leiden Construction
£2.0M
Underhill Circus
£2.1M
St Mary's Church
£2.5M
Elsfield Hall
£8.0M
Northfield 2
£3.0M
Gas and Electricity
£3.5M
Heat Network Development in Oxford
£300K
Heat Network Development in Oxford
£300K
Blackbird Leys Community Centre Fit-out
Housing and Asset Management System (HAMS)
Housing and Asset Management System (HAMS)
HR&Payroll System
Leasehold Capital Works Programme
£4.0M
Meadow Lane Oxford
£10.0M
Northfield Phase 2
£2.0M
Leiden & Underhill
£5.0M
Pipeline
Contracts expiring in the next 12 months
When these contracts end, Oxford City Council typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.
Security Door Supervisors and Stewarding Services - AWARD
Expires: 2026-07-13
£120K
Provision of Consultancy on LGR Proposal - AWARD
Expires: 2026-07-15
£180K
Provision of Translation Services - AWARD
Expires: 2026-07-16
Bricklaying works for Oxford Direct Services - AWARD
Expires: 2026-07-17
£375K
Apprenticeship Delivery
Expires: 2026-08-31
£300K
Arboricultural Services Framework - AWARD
Expires: 2026-08-31
Apprenticeship Delivery
Expires: 2026-08-31
£600K
Oxford Ice Rink- Commercial Advice CCS LOT 4 RM6168 EMS - AWARD
Expires: 2026-10-01
£61K
Waterways Commercial Advice - AWARD
Expires: 2026-10-30
Contract for The Supply of Litter Bins - AWARD
Expires: 2026-10-30
Professional Services for Construction - AWARD
Expires: 2026-10-31
Provision of Treasury Consultancy Services - AWARD
Expires: 2026-10-31
Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the Provision of a Heat Network Technical Assurance Readiness Review - AWARD
Expires: 2026-11-06
£18K
Consultant for the Procurement of a Housing & Asset Management System - AWARD
Expires: 2026-12-04
£121K
RFQ for an Architect-led consultant team to produce RIBA Stage 1 feasibility options for potential upgrades to the Council Chamber at the Oxford Town Hall - AWARD
Expires: 2026-12-12
Oxford Town Hall - Facade Clean and Stonework Repair - AWARD
Expires: 2026-12-24
£425K
Redevelopment of Standingford House Site at Cave Street to Provide New Office Accommodation - AWARD
Expires: 2026-12-31
£13.2M
RFQ for the Provision of Cleaning Materials - AWARD
Expires: 2027-02-17
Digital Training for Oxford City Council's Planning Department - AWARD
Expires: 2027-03-31
£60K
Supply of Kitchen and Bathroom Works - AWARD
Expires: 2027-03-31
Annual service, maintenance and day to day call-out/operation of the hard wired door entry control systems. - AWARD
Expires: 2027-04-23
£149K
Public Health Funerals - AWARD
Expires: 2027-04-30
£134K
Provision of Taxi Marshalling Scheme - AWARD
Expires: 2027-05-01
£49K
Provision of Food Hygiene Official Controls - AWARD
Expires: 2027-06-16
£76K
Market analysis
Bidding into Oxford City Council — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
73%
Top-5 supplier share
41d
Avg response window
29d
Median response window
30mo
Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to Oxford City Council
How much does Oxford City Council spend on procurement?
Oxford City Council awarded 235 contracts totalling £333.7M between 2023-06-17 and 2026-06-17, working with 176 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £2.3M.
Who are Oxford City Council's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to Oxford City Council by total award value are Marick Real Estate Limited, EZ Charge Limited, E.W. Beard Limited. The top five suppliers together hold 73% of contract value.
What does Oxford City Council buy from suppliers?
Oxford City Council's procurement is concentrated in 45210000, 31150000, 72510000, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for Oxford City Council contracts?
Oxford City Council publishes open tenders on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. ENKII matches your business against live tenders, identifies certifications you'll need, and surfaces frameworks worth applying to. Free Readiness Score in 3 minutes.
What's the typical response window for Oxford City Council tenders?
Oxford City Council typically gives suppliers a median of 29 days to respond (average 41 days). Standard contract duration is around 30 months.
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Sources & methodology
How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-06-17
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