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27 Jul 2026 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Strategic Brief Development and Feasibility - AWARD" was undertaken by Oxford City Council, aimed at exploring design options for the future development of Oxford Town Hall. This procurement falls under the industry category of Feasibility study, advisory service, and analysis, with the main procurement category being services. It utilises a selective procurement method known as the Restricted procedure. The tender, which has now reached the Award stage and is complete, underwent a tender period that concluded on 3rd June 2026. This contract is set to commence on 24th August 2026 and end on 23rd August 2028, covering various delivery addresses, including Europe and the United Kingdom.

The contract presents a substantial business opportunity, granted to Hawkins Brown Architecture Ltd, with a total value of £177,900. Companies in the architecture and design sector, particularly those capable of providing feasibility studies and advisory services, are well-suited for such opportunities. Though this procurement is not specifically designated for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with robust capabilities in handling comprehensive development projects in the specified geographical regions stand to gain significantly from participating in similar tenders in the future. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and provide exposure to high-profile municipal projects.

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Notice Title

Strategic Brief Development and Feasibility - AWARD

Notice Description

Design Options and Viability Assessments for the Future Development of Oxford Town Hall

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-868dc12a-7fe7-47b2-8117-f84ea5d538b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b522358a-802a-46f5-ab76-daedea755103
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£177,900 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 23 Aug 2028 2-3 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

HAWKINS BROWN ARCHITECTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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