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Leisure Capital Works

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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19 Aug 2025 at 08:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Leisure Capital Works" was conducted by the Oxford City Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Oxford, United Kingdom. The process, managed through the direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, involved the award of contract to SERCO LEISURE OPERATING LIMITED for works specifically focused on BMS replacement at the Oxford Ice Rink, under the industry category of electricity supply installations. The award, active since 18th July 2025, was valued at a gross amount of £78,480, with the contract execution period extending until 17th January 2026. The procurement stage has reached completion, with essential details published on 19th August 2025.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, particularly for large construction and engineering firms with expertise in leisure and community service projects requiring electrical installations. Given that the procurement method was direct, businesses adept at handling straightforward contracts below threshold levels are ideally positioned for similar future opportunities. Companies interested in engaging with municipal projects in Oxford and surrounding UK regions should consider leveraging their experience and credentials to successfully compete for comparable contracts, elevating their profile within this sector of public works. Oxford City Council, known for managing projects in its locality, provides firms with the chance to establish a presence in the vibrant community services market.

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Notice Title

Leisure Capital Works

Notice Description

BMS replacement works at Oxford Ice Rink,

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058a3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049687-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45315300 - Electricity supply installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jul 2025 - 17 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@oxford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SERCO LEISURE OPERATING

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