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Conveyancing Searches for Legal Services

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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23 Feb 2026 at 11:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oxford City Council has concluded a procurement process for legal services, specifically conveyancing searches for property transactions. The contract was awarded to Dye & Durham and is active as of 13 February 2026, with an expected completion by 31 March 2027. This procurement falls within the services industry category and involves sub-central government authority operations. The procurement process was carried out under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54 and classified as below threshold-unknown, indicating a less formal method given its estimated value, grossing £45,000. The contract applies to the region UKJ1, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the legal services sector, particularly those specialising in conveyancing and property searches. Such businesses can leverage their expertise to secure similar contracts, fostering growth and expanding service portfolios. The partnership with Oxford City Council provides exposure and potential to serve other public authorities, enhancing business reputation and capacity. Engaging in contracts like this can be instrumental in achieving business growth through consistent work and collaborations in public sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Conveyancing Searches for Legal Services

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of property searches for conveyancing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0659f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015985-2026
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

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
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

DYE & DURHAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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