Planning

Building Design Consultancy Framework

UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD

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Planning

02 Oct 2025 at 16:46

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Oxford is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a "Building Design Consultancy Framework." This tender, tagged under the services category, aims to engage multiple suppliers for building design consultancy services, including architectural and landscape architecture, throughout its estate in the United Kingdom, particularly in the Oxford region (UKJ14). The planned framework agreement will assist in delivering various capital and refurbishment projects, supporting the Estates Strategic Plan's objectives of achieving net-zero carbon emissions. Interested parties should note the engagement deadline of 23rd October 2025, with the contract likely spanning 8 years starting from 1st May 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The University of Oxford seeks to create a diverse framework, making it a significant opportunity for SMEs that can provide innovative, sustainable solutions supporting the digital growth of their estate projects. The potential contract, valued between £0.5 million and £20 million, would be particularly suitable for companies with expertise in both strategic planning and on-the-ground execution, ensuring a comprehensive delivery of Oxford University's estate objectives.

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Notice Title

Building Design Consultancy Framework

Notice Description

Oxford University Estate Services (OUES) intends to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of building design consultancy services across its estate including but not limited to architectural, structural, landscape architecture and associated specialist disciplines. We are looking to engage with consultants to support the delivery of a wide range of capital and refurbishment projects across our estate, from feasibility and concept design through to technical design, construction support, and post-occupancy evaluation. The framework will underpin the Estates Services commitment to net zero carbon and support a digital focus on how we deliver the capital pipeline for Oxford University in line with the Estates Strategic Plan. The contract length is still be determined, but will likely be for a period of 8 years. This contract will cover construction projects valued from PS0.5m to PS20m. Please could we ask you to confirm whether you wish to be considered further by registering on the University of Oxford In-tend procurement portal available here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/oxford/aspx/Home

Planning Information

Please register your interest on the University of Oxford In-tend procurement portal here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/oxford/aspx/Home

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a75d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061927-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection 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 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
Contact Name
Jennifer Goodwin
Contact Email
jennifer.goodwin@admin.ox.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 2JD
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
Carfax & Jericho
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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