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Licensing Inspections - Residential - AWARD

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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02 Mar 2026 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford City Council has completed the procurement process for "Licensing Inspections - Residential - AWARD," focusing on residential property services. The contract has been awarded to Buckingham Futures, a supplier located in Greater London. This open procedure covers property inspections throughout the United Kingdom and other regions, with the contract set to start on 7th January 2026 and conclude on 6th January 2029. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the relevant details published on 2nd March 2026. While the tender, classified under CPV code 70331000, is not tailored specifically for SMEs or VCSEs, it offers valuable opportunities for businesses involved in residential property inspections.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in residential property services. The supplier, Buckingham Futures, exemplifies the type of business well-positioned to handle specialised inspections, follow-ups, and reviews. Given the breadth of locations involved, including British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands, companies experienced in international operations may find a competitive advantage. Despite the contract's global reach, local businesses with expertise in residential properties can benefit significantly from this durable three-year engagement. Engaging with Oxford City Council's procurement team and understanding their requirements may further enhance business potential.

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Notice Title

Licensing Inspections - Residential - AWARD

Notice Description

Qualified inspectors are required for specialist residential property inspections, follow up and reviews.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c913369-a9dc-483c-b845-c7d6ae995258
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53246733-979c-4612-a9c1-ee4c14f3f1f0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70331000 - Residential property services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2026 - 6 Jan 2029 3-4 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

BUCKINGHAM FUTURES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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