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Provision of Non-traditional construction archetype identification and retrofit consultancy - AWARD

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Oxford City Council has awarded a contract titled "Provision of Non-traditional construction archetype identification and retrofit consultancy" under the industry category of Building Consultancy Services. The procurement process, classified as a restricted procedure, involved the selective procurement method. The contract was awarded to Constructive Thinking Studio Limited and has a contract period starting on 10th February 2025 and ending on 5th November 2025. The objective is to identify non-traditional construction archetypes and develop a retrofit consultancy to achieve an EPC level C rating by 2030, support the council's net zero aspirations, and ensure occupant thermal comfort while avoiding conventional but inadequate retrofit methods. The services will be delivered across multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other listed territories.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in building consultancy services, particularly those experienced in developing innovative and sustainable solutions for retrofitting properties. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project aims to accelerate the pace and scale of delivery for retrofitting non-traditional properties, providing room for substantial business growth and development. The emphasis on a fabric-first approach to retrofitting aligns with organisations focused on sustainability, energy efficiency, and occupant wellbeing, making this contract well-suited for businesses committed to advancing these objectives.

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Notice Title

Provision of Non-traditional construction archetype identification and retrofit consultancy - AWARD

Notice Description

Oxford City Council is seeking to develop a fabric-first archetype approach for retrofit of its non-traditional properties that will in the future enable the pace and scale of delivery required to: o initially achieve an EPC level C rating by 2030 o achieve its net zero aspiration o achieve occupant thermal comfort. o avoid applying conventional but inadequate retrofit methods and materials which lead to unintended consequences (e.g. on-going costs, negative health impacts, building structure failure and fuel poverty).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55a5319a-5ceb-44da-8d2d-e5d9ef5a7b72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64d26bd9-a4ce-41cf-ba6d-d4b46b5d8ce7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 5 Nov 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@oxford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01865 252497

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1BX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONSTRUCTIVE THINKING STUDIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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