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Legal Support for OCC HWRC tender

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

Award

21 Apr 2026 at 13:15

PlanningUpdate

03 Mar 2026 at 17:01

PlanningUpdate

02 Mar 2026 at 19:21

PlanningUpdate

02 Mar 2026 at 19:18

PlanningUpdate

02 Mar 2026 at 16:13

Planning

27 Feb 2026 at 14:48

Planning

12 May 2025 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Oxfordshire County Council initiated a competitive flexible procedure to procure legal support for its Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) contract procurement, titled "Legal Support for OCC HWRC tender". This procurement falls under the services category and was awarded to SHARPE PRITCHARD LLP. The contract period spans from 13 April 2026 to 12 April 2028, with an option to extend until 12 April 2029. The Council, located in Oxford, aims to optimise waste management services across the region UKJ14, United Kingdom, enhancing recycling and re-use. The procurement process began at the planning stage and has now reached the award stage, with key activity dates documented, including the contract signing on 13 April 2026.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal advisory services within the public sector, particularly those that can offer expertise in enhancing waste management strategies and optimising performance. The council's initiative to enhance its recycling and reuse capabilities aligns well with businesses that provide technical insights or innovate waste management solutions. SMEs and legal firms with a focus on environmental law could benefit greatly by engaging further with Oxfordshire County Council, potentially leveraging this contract to expand their service offerings and establish a robust presence in the environmental services sector.

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Notice Title

Legal Support for OCC HWRC tender

Notice Description

To help resource the legal element of HWRC contract procurement (I-1325)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 8 year contract (in total) which will include an optional extension period based around the planned Local Government Reorganisation. Further details are to be confirmed and the above initial term and extension term are not confirmed as being the points at which they would occur.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051071
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036134-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,630,215 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£49,630,215 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£175,124 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
29 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
12 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY 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 1ND
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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHARPE PRITCHARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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