Planning

Minor Works, Facilities Management (FM) & Technical Professional Services Framework

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 Jan 2026 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Minor Works, Facilities Management (FM) & Technical Professional Services Framework." This contracting opportunity, set within the industry of services relating to construction work, repair, and maintenance, as well as consultancy services, aims to establish a comprehensive framework agreement. The initiative targets various technical and professional consultancy in construction services, with a regional focus in Oxfordshire, under the UKJ14 area. A market engagement session is scheduled for 3rd February 2026, at County Hall, Oxford, with feedback required by 10th February 2026, and a formal tender is expected to be issued on 17th February 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the inclusive framework structure. Businesses specialising in general building, historical building works, grounds and internal maintenance, and consultancy design and build services should consider participating, as the framework is designed to be multi-disciplinary and lotted. The estimated contract value is significant at £160 million, covering a contract period from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2030, offering a long-term engagement potential for suitable suppliers. By engaging early during the planning phase, businesses can influence the framework's structure and enhance their chances of being selected for participation.

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Notice Title

Minor Works, Facilities Management (FM) & Technical Professional Services Framework

Notice Description

The Council is planning on establishing a Framework for technical and professional consultancy for construction services, and the associated minor works and FM. This will be a multi-disciplinary, lotted Framework. The Framework will cover numerous disciplines, including, but not limited to general building/minor works, minor works on historical buildings, external maintenance including grounds maintenance, internal maintenance, consultancy design and build and street furniture design and build. The Council is intending to make this Framework accessible to other Council's to use. We are inviting suppliers to engage with us on the proposal and structure of the Framework.

Planning Information

The council is hosting an in person market engagement session to be held at County Hall, meeting rooms 2 and 3, on 3rd Feb between 14:00 and 16:00. You can sign up to attend this session through Eventbrite, using the following link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/market-engagement-for-minor-works-facilities-management-fm-technical-p-tickets-1981089734726?aff=oddtdtcreator Please note, there are limited spaces. The Council plans to cover the following: Services required under the Framework The Lot structure How to apply Minimum criteria required for the Framework Feedback from providers will be required by the 10th February, with a planned tender issue date of the 17th February.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060aba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005162-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£133,333,330 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 4-5 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
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Laura Kelson
Contact Email
laura.kelson@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7922838874

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
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
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

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