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RFQ for an Architect-led consultant team to produce RIBA Stage 1 feasibility options for potential upgrades to the Council Chamber at the Oxford Town Hall - AWARD

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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13 Mar 2026 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford City Council has awarded a contract for architectural services concerning potential upgrades to the Council Chamber at the historic Oxford Town Hall, a Grade II* listed building. The procurement title is "RFQ for an Architect-led consultant team to produce RIBA Stage 1 feasibility options for potential upgrades to the Council Chamber at the Oxford Town Hall". Under a restricted procedure, this procurement process involved selective tendering. The award was made on 24th February 2026 to James Mackintosh Architects Ltd, with the contract set to run from 13th April 2026 to 12th December 2026. The project is classified under the industry category of architectural and related services, aiming to preserve the integrity of a historic site while enhancing its functionality. Oxford and its council play pivotal roles as both the regulatory and supervisory authority, ensuring compliance with all conservation and architectural stipulations.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural services, particularly those experienced with historic buildings. The project presents a unique chance for architects to showcase their skills in combining modern upgrades with heritage conservation, a valuable credential in the competitive field of architectural design. While specifically focused on architectural firms, this initiative could interest consultants and engineers who provide complementary services to heritage projects, enabling them to align most suitably with tender requirements and selection criteria set by Oxford City Council.

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Notice Title

RFQ for an Architect-led consultant team to produce RIBA Stage 1 feasibility options for potential upgrades to the Council Chamber at the Oxford Town Hall - AWARD

Notice Description

Oxford City Council are seeking to appoint an Architect-led consultant team with suitable experience of working with historic buildings, to produce feasibility options and cost estimates for potential upgrades to the historic Council Chamber at the Oxford Town Hall, which is a Grade II* listed building.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8d65906-449c-498d-8cf6-1dfa4ea100a3
Current Stage
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Dec 2026 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
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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

JAMES MACKINTOSH ARCHITECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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