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Architect Services for Leiden Road & Underhill Circus

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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16 Feb 2026 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement contracting process involves Oxford City Council, which has awarded a contract for architect services focused on the development of new builds at Leiden Road and Underhill Circus. The contract, valued at £58,272, encompasses RIBA Stages 1-3, including scheme design, planning application, and cost planning. Located within Oxford, United Kingdom, the procurement belongs to the architectural services category, and is facilitated through a below-threshold procurement method. The award stage has been reached, leading to a contract actively held by ORIGINAL FIELD OF ARCHITECTURE LIMITED, with the service period running from February 4, 2026, to January 29, 2027, with potential extensions available until February 9, 2028.

This tender creates substantial growth opportunities for architect firms, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aiming to establish a foothold within the public sector. Given its focus on planning and development stages, companies with expertise in architectural design and planning applications are particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Engaging in such contracts not only helps firms build credibility and portfolios but also enhances visibility among public authorities, paving the way for future collaborations in the sub-central government sector.

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Notice Title

Architect Services for Leiden Road & Underhill Circus

Notice Description

Professional Architect Services for RIBA Stages 1-3. Development of two new build schemes at feasibility stage to planning application stage. Work to include scheme design, planning application, employers requirements and specifications and cost planning.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065495
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013718-2026
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

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,272 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 29 Jan 2027 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

ORIGINAL FIELD OF ARCHITECTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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