Planning

Blackbird Leys Community Centre Fit-out

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

27 Apr 2026 at 10:46

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process initiated by Oxford City Council is in the planning stage for the "Blackbird Leys Community Centre Fit-out" project. This initiative involves the fit-out of a community building constructed to shell and core within the UKJ14 region, specifically in Oxford, United Kingdom. Relevant industry categories include construction work and construction materials, classified under CPV codes 45000000 and 44000000. While the planned start date for the contract is 31st January 2027, interested parties are advised to anticipate future notices around 31st August 2026. The procurement is governed by the UK legislation 2023/54, and communication will likely be initiated via the Find a Tender Service.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). These organisations could leverage their expertise in construction and material supply to deliver the required fit-out of the community centre. 'Works' is the main procurement category, which suggests that businesses specialising in construction and related areas would be most suited to compete for this tender. Partnerships with Oxford City Council for this project could enhance business visibility and establish long-term working relationships with public authorities, encouraging future collaboration on similar projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Blackbird Leys Community Centre Fit-out

Notice Description

Fit out of a community building constructed to shell & core

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037956-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2027 - 30 Jun 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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