The Contracting Authority
West Oxfordshire District Council ("the Council") is seeking to appoint a contractor to deliver public realm improvements at Marriotts Walk Shopping Centre, Witney. The Council purchased Marriotts Walk as part of its wider commitment to support town centre regeneration, enhance the visitor experience and strengthen the local economy.
Further information about the Council and its priorities can be found at:
• https://www.westoxon.gov.uk
• https://www.marriottswalk.com
Project Overview
The Council is undertaking a programme of hard and soft landscaping works to enhance the public realm within Marriotts Walk. The works are detailed within the tender drawings and associated documentation and include:
• New tree, shrub, perennial and meadow planting;
• Turf and biodiversity enhancements;
• Installation of seating, bins, cycle stands and planters;
• Public realm artwork and interpretation features;
• Paving alterations, path construction and associated landscaping works;
• Removal of existing street furniture and reinstatement works.
The anticipated contract duration is 6 weeks. The contract will be awarded as a single works contract and is not divided into lots.
Provision of a Digital Intereactive Map for Witney, West Oxfordshire
The map should complement, rather than replicate, tools such as Google Maps — focusing on curated exploration, storytelling, and place experience, while allowing users to link out to external navigation where needed. Key aims:
• Support increased footfall and dwell time within the town centre.
• Help visitors and residents navigate Witney clearly and confidently.
• Improve legibility by making routes, destinations, and amenities easy to understand.
• Reinforce Witney’s identity and character, including its markets, heritage, green spaces, and riverside setting.
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Pilot Violence Against Women and Girls Street Safety Project
This commission attempts to respond to what we are hearing in a creative, impactful, practical and inclusive manner. It will involve the voices of young women and girls through workshops in the development of the performance, ensure the work is trauma-informed by commissioning a specialist group throughout the whole delivery, and offer training to the public on how to better respond when witnessing inappropriate behaviours.
Local and national evidence identifies VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) as a significant issue for young people.
182 young women raised concerns about gender-based violence, sexism and harassment. 158 young women identified feeling at risk from boys and men because of their gender.
Through the research, we read that 51% of all girls aged 13 to 18 received unwanted sexual comments, with 33% aged 13 and 14. 29%...revealed they first experienced sexual harassment when they were just 11 to 13 years old
Plan International carried out a survey in 2023 which brought attention to the number of young women and girls (over 3 quarters of those surveyed) who avoid activities and change their behaviours during summer to reduce unwanted sexual attention.
Scope of the Programme
The whole programme will involve 3 aspects:
• Development and delivery of street-based performances
• Delivery of Bystander Intervention Training in communities
• Communications Campaign to strengthen message and increase reach.
The commission of a Theatre group is to take a lead role in the performance, from research & development through to delivery and evaluation.
Pilot Violence Against Women and Girls Street Safety Project
This commission attempts to respond to what we are hearing in a creative, impactful, practical and inclusive manner. It will involve the voices of young women and girls through workshops in the development of the performance, ensure the work is trauma-informed by commissioning a specialist group throughout the whole delivery, and offer training to the public on how to better respond when witnessing inappropriate behaviours.
Local and national evidence identifies VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) as a significant issue for young people.
182 young women raised concerns about gender-based violence, sexism and harassment. 158 young women identified feeling at risk from boys and men because of their gender.
Through the research, we read that 51% of all girls aged 13 to 18 received unwanted sexual comments, with 33% aged 13 and 14. 29%...revealed they first experienced sexual harassment when they were just 11 to 13 years old
Plan International carried out a survey in 2023 which brought attention to the number of young women and girls (over 3 quarters of those surveyed) who avoid activities and change their behaviours during summer to reduce unwanted sexual attention.
Scope of the Programme
The whole programme will involve 3 aspects:
• Development and delivery of street-based performances
• Delivery of Bystander Intervention Training in communities
• Communications Campaign to strengthen message and increase reach.
The commission of a Theatre group is to take a lead role in the performance, from research & development through to delivery and evaluation.
Pilot Violence Against Women and Girls Street Safety Project
This commission attempts to respond to what we are hearing in a creative, impactful, practical and inclusive manner. It will involve the voices of young women and girls through workshops in the development of the performance, ensure the work is trauma-informed by commissioning a specialist group throughout the whole delivery, and offer training to the public on how to better respond when witnessing inappropriate behaviours.
Local and national evidence identifies VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) as a significant issue for young people.
182 young women raised concerns about gender-based violence, sexism and harassment. 158 young women identified feeling at risk from boys and men because of their gender.
Through the research, we read that 51% of all girls aged 13 to 18 received unwanted sexual comments, with 33% aged 13 and 14. 29%...revealed they first experienced sexual harassment when they were just 11 to 13 years old
Plan International carried out a survey in 2023 which brought attention to the number of young women and girls (over 3 quarters of those surveyed) who avoid activities and change their behaviours during summer to reduce unwanted sexual attention.
Scope of the Programme
The whole programme will involve 3 aspects:
• Development and delivery of street-based performances
• Delivery of Bystander Intervention Training in communities
• Communications Campaign to strengthen message and increase reach.
The commission of a Theatre group is to take a lead role in the performance, from research & development through to delivery and evaluation.
Pilot Violence Against Women and Girls Street Safety Project
This commission attempts to respond to what we are hearing in a creative, impactful, practical and inclusive manner. It will involve the voices of young women and girls through workshops in the development of the performance, ensure the work is trauma-informed by commissioning a specialist group throughout the whole delivery, and offer training to the public on how to better respond when witnessing inappropriate behaviours.
Local and national evidence identifies VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) as a significant issue for young people.
182 young women raised concerns about gender-based violence, sexism and harassment. 158 young women identified feeling at risk from boys and men because of their gender.
Through the research, we read that 51% of all girls aged 13 to 18 received unwanted sexual comments, with 33% aged 13 and 14. 29%...revealed they first experienced sexual harassment when they were just 11 to 13 years old
Plan International carried out a survey in 2023 which brought attention to the number of young women and girls (over 3 quarters of those surveyed) who avoid activities and change their behaviours during summer to reduce unwanted sexual attention.
Scope of the Programme
The whole programme will involve 3 aspects:
• Development and delivery of street-based performances
• Delivery of Bystander Intervention Training in communities
• Communications Campaign to strengthen message and increase reach.
The commission of a Theatre group is to take a lead role in the performance, from research & development through to delivery and evaluation.
Pilot Violence Against Women and Girls Street Safety Project
This commission attempts to respond to what we are hearing in a creative, impactful, practical and inclusive manner. It will involve the voices of young women and girls through workshops in the development of the performance, ensure the work is trauma-informed by commissioning a specialist group throughout the whole delivery, and offer training to the public on how to better respond when witnessing inappropriate behaviours.
Local and national evidence identifies VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) as a significant issue for young people.
182 young women raised concerns about gender-based violence, sexism and harassment. 158 young women identified feeling at risk from boys and men because of their gender.
Through the research, we read that 51% of all girls aged 13 to 18 received unwanted sexual comments, with 33% aged 13 and 14. 29%...revealed they first experienced sexual harassment when they were just 11 to 13 years old
Plan International carried out a survey in 2023 which brought attention to the number of young women and girls (over 3 quarters of those surveyed) who avoid activities and change their behaviours during summer to reduce unwanted sexual attention.
Scope of the Programme
The whole programme will involve 3 aspects:
• Development and delivery of street-based performances
• Delivery of Bystander Intervention Training in communities
• Communications Campaign to strengthen message and increase reach.
The commission of a Theatre group is to take a lead role in the performance, from research & development through to delivery and evaluation.
Pilot Violence Against Women and Girls Street Safety Project
This commission attempts to respond to what we are hearing in a creative, impactful, practical and inclusive manner. It will involve the voices of young women and girls through workshops in the development of the performance, ensure the work is trauma-informed by commissioning a specialist group throughout the whole delivery, and offer training to the public on how to better respond when witnessing inappropriate behaviours.
Local and national evidence identifies VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) as a significant issue for young people.
182 young women raised concerns about gender-based violence, sexism and harassment. 158 young women identified feeling at risk from boys and men because of their gender.
Through the research, we read that 51% of all girls aged 13 to 18 received unwanted sexual comments, with 33% aged 13 and 14. 29%...revealed they first experienced sexual harassment when they were just 11 to 13 years old
Plan International carried out a survey in 2023 which brought attention to the number of young women and girls (over 3 quarters of those surveyed) who avoid activities and change their behaviours during summer to reduce unwanted sexual attention.
Scope of the Programme
The whole programme will involve 3 aspects:
• Development and delivery of street-based performances
• Delivery of Bystander Intervention Training in communities
• Communications Campaign to strengthen message and increase reach.
The commission of a Theatre group is to take a lead role in the performance, from research & development through to delivery and evaluation.
Pilot Violence Against Women and Girls Street Safety Project
This commission attempts to respond to what we are hearing in a creative, impactful, practical and inclusive manner. It will involve the voices of young women and girls through workshops in the development of the performance, ensure the work is trauma-informed by commissioning a specialist group throughout the whole delivery, and offer training to the public on how to better respond when witnessing inappropriate behaviours.
Local and national evidence identifies VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) as a significant issue for young people.
182 young women raised concerns about gender-based violence, sexism and harassment. 158 young women identified feeling at risk from boys and men because of their gender.
Through the research, we read that 51% of all girls aged 13 to 18 received unwanted sexual comments, with 33% aged 13 and 14. 29%...revealed they first experienced sexual harassment when they were just 11 to 13 years old
Plan International carried out a survey in 2023 which brought attention to the number of young women and girls (over 3 quarters of those surveyed) who avoid activities and change their behaviours during summer to reduce unwanted sexual attention.
Scope of the Programme
The whole programme will involve 3 aspects:
• Development and delivery of street-based performances
• Delivery of Bystander Intervention Training in communities
• Communications Campaign to strengthen message and increase reach.
The commission of a Theatre group is to take a lead role in the performance, from research & development through to delivery and evaluation.
Pilot Violence Against Women and Girls Street Safety Project
This commission attempts to respond to what we are hearing in a creative, impactful, practical and inclusive manner. It will involve the voices of young women and girls through workshops in the development of the performance, ensure the work is trauma-informed by commissioning a specialist group throughout the whole delivery, and offer training to the public on how to better respond when witnessing inappropriate behaviours.
Local and national evidence identifies VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) as a significant issue for young people.
182 young women raised concerns about gender-based violence, sexism and harassment. 158 young women identified feeling at risk from boys and men because of their gender.
Through the research, we read that 51% of all girls aged 13 to 18 received unwanted sexual comments, with 33% aged 13 and 14. 29%...revealed they first experienced sexual harassment when they were just 11 to 13 years old
Plan International carried out a survey in 2023 which brought attention to the number of young women and girls (over 3 quarters of those surveyed) who avoid activities and change their behaviours during summer to reduce unwanted sexual attention.
Scope of the Programme
The whole programme will involve 3 aspects:
• Development and delivery of street-based performances
• Delivery of Bystander Intervention Training in communities
• Communications Campaign to strengthen message and increase reach.
The commission of a Theatre group is to take a lead role in the performance, from research & development through to delivery and evaluation.