Award

Legal advice in relation to Oxford District Heat Network

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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Award

12 Jan 2026 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford City Council has awarded a contract for legal advice services related to the Oxford District Heat Network (ODHN) project. The purchase falls under the industry category of legal services, and is designated for a specific project, highlighting the provision of specialist legal advice for heat networks. This contract is based in Oxford, United Kingdom, with the procurement process reaching the 'Award' stage as of 12 January 2026. The procurement method was below threshold, and the contract is active with a value of £72,600, commencing on 12 August 2025 and expected to conclude by 1 November 2027, with a possible six-month extension if required for completion.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms, particularly those specialising in energy, infrastructure, or environmental law, to establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector. Large-scale firms such as BEVAN BRITTAN LLP, which is the awarded supplier, are well-suited to compete for such contracts due to their capacity to offer specialised services. Businesses aiming for growth in the sustainable energy sector can leverage such opportunities to expand their portfolio and expertise, positioning themselves as key players in the development of city-specific heat networks.

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Notice Title

Legal advice in relation to Oxford District Heat Network

Notice Description

Contracts for the provision of specialist legal advice on heat networks for ODHN project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002290-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£72,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2025 - 1 Nov 2027 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
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

BEVAN BRITTAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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