Scope
Reference
I-4456
Description
The requirement to develop and adopt a new rail strategy is set out in Policy 21 of our statutory Local Transport and Connectivity Plan (LTCP).
The strategy's objectives are:
(a) To provide context and background on the County's current and future rail development landscape.
(b) Outline the collective rail development needs of the County.
(c) Articulate the County's rail development aspirations and priorities.
(d) Present a clear and prioritised list of objectives and actions to achieve those aspirations, agreed upon by both Members and industry stakeholders with decision-making power.
(e) Serve as the delivery plan for informing and influencing rail investment in Oxfordshire up to 2040, ensuring alignment across all objectives and enabling swift action when funding opportunities arise.
The rail strategy will have the following three key themes:
1. Enhancing infrastructure and improving connectivity
2. Climate action
3. Rail as placeshaper
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £54,876 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
4 June 2025
Contract dates
- 1 July 2025 to 1 February 2026
- Possible extension to 1 August 2026
- 1 year, 1 month, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Services may be extended for up to 6 months and the notice period is 1 month for the extension.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Signed contract documents
Consultancy_Contract_OxRAIL_2040 final.pdf
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - limited competition
Supplier
WSP UK Limited
WSP House, 70 Chancery Lane
London
WC2A 1AF
United Kingdom
Telephone: +447467444836
Email: UKProposalsNational@wsp.com
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Oxfordshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZNW-8281-MHNM
County Hall, New Rd
Oxford
OX1 1ND
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government