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CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF BUILDING SURVEY SERVICES

SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Oct 2025 at 12:22

Tender

09 Jun 2025 at 08:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Contract for the Provision of Building Survey Services" has reached the award stage as of 23rd October 2025, with the contract being active since 27th August 2025 and expected to continue until 19th August 2027, with a possible extension to 2028. The procurement was managed by South Oxfordshire District Council and Vale of White Horse District Council, located in Abingdon, United Kingdom. This open competition, below the threshold procurement, focused on acquiring building survey services for the acquisition of up to 38 properties across both councils. The surveys include detailed reports, cost estimates, and reviews of statutory documents, addressing the industry category of building surveying services.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in building surveying services. The successful bidder, Verulam Property Surveyors LLP, an SME, exemplifies the type of business suited to this tender, reflecting a preference for competitive small to medium enterprises. With a contract value of £61,200 (gross £73,440), this tender offers potential growth for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive survey reports and cost estimations. Companies looking to expand their government portfolio in the public authority sub-central government segment would find similar opportunities beneficial in exploring future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF BUILDING SURVEY SERVICES

Notice Description

South Oxfordshire District Council is looking to acquire up to 30 properties ranging from 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms. Vale of White Horse District Council is looking to acquire up to 8 properties ranging from 1 and 2 bedrooms. This is to include standard template reports with detailed building surveys/RICS Level 3 surveys, a schedule of cost estimates for defects and repairs, reinstatement values, review of EPC, review of statutory reports.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0544ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067809-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315300 - Building surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£61,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
£61,200 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2025 - 19 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

VALE OF WHITE HORSE DISTRICT COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@southandvale.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3JE
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
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Abingdon Abbey Northcourt
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERULAM PROPERTY SURVEYORS

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