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Fast Growth Cities - AWARD

Development of a strategic lobby paper to position the Growth Corridor and Fast Growth Cities within the national government's growth mission. The project requires economic analysis to articulate the unique investment opportunities presented by these cities, specifically focusing on their existing and potential Gross Value Added (GVA) contributions to the UK economy.

Awarded value
£50k
As published
Published
3 November 2025
Awarded
1 August 2025
Public First
Contract length
6 months
Ends 21 March 2026

What the contract covers

Standalone services contract

Provision of strategic policy research, public affairs consultancy, and professional lobbying services for local government and public sector organisations.

  • A Lobby Paper positioning the Growth Corridor and the Fast Growth Cities within the government's Growth Mission
  • Emphasise the unique investment opportunity that Fast Growth Cities present for UK PLC based on existing and potential GVA contributions

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Standalone services contract
Procedure
Selective procedure
Initial term
6 months
Contract dates
22 September 2025 to 21 March 2026
Certifications asked for
None stated
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
Category
Services
CPV codes
22200000, 22800000, 51544100, 30197600

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Oxford City Council

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/133676/fast-growth-cities-award
Buyer reference
IT-560-746-OCC000746 - AWARD
Open contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6b536a6d-b6f9-43af-a3fd-cf2450e2a341
Last checked
5 November 2026

Oxford City Council. Fast Growth Cities - AWARD. Contract award, 3 November 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/133676/fast-growth-cities-award (accessed 5 November 2026).