Award

Provision of architectural and professional services related to Blackbird Leys Community Centre

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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Award

12 Jan 2026 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of architectural and professional services related to a fit-out works project at Blackbird Leys Community Centre. The procurement process, categorised under services, falls within a below-threshold method. The process concluded with the contract awarded to GOTCH, SAUNDERS & SURRIDGE LLP, marking the transition into the award stage. This project is set for a completion timeline beginning 22nd July 2025, with a contractual period extending to 22nd July 2028. The procurement is based in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of Oxford, and was governed under legal regulations UKPGA 2023/54.

The award highlights potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural services, particularly those experienced with community projects or fit-out works. This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs, as evidenced by the small-to-medium enterprise (SME) status of the winning supplier. Companies with expertise in architectural services for buildings, and an interest in public authority projects, would find themselves well-poised for future opportunities in this sector. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a business’s portfolio and facilitate expansion within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Provision of architectural and professional services related to Blackbird Leys Community Centre

Notice Description

Contract to provide architectural and other professional services relating to a fit-out works project at Blackbird Leys Community Centre

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002333-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£188,574 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2025 - 22 Jul 2028 3-4 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

GOTCH, SAUNDERS & SURRIDGE

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