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Planning

17 Jul 2026 at 13:56

Planning

17 Jul 2026 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council is currently in the planning stage for the "HUG2 Home Energy Retrofit" tender, which seeks a delivery partner for a grant-funded home retrofitting programme. This procurement, under an open procedure, falls within the construction project management services category and has a total value of £2,210,000. Located in Oxfordshire, the tender process is scheduled to progress with a tender period ending on 23rd September 2026, followed by the award period concluding on 23rd October 2026. Interested parties should note that electronic submissions are allowed, with all communications conducted in English.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in construction project management, particularly those focusing on energy efficiency and sustainable housing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to compete, as the procurement process prioritises quality and social value with a significant portion of the evaluation criteria focusing on these aspects. Engaging in this project could bolster a firm's portfolio in sustainable infrastructure, fostering potential growth in the expanding market of energy retrofitting. Interested businesses are advised to participate in the market engagement activities by 27th July 2026 to better align their proposals with project requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

HUG2 Home Energy Retrofit

Notice Description

Delivery Partner for Warm Homes: Local Grant (our capital retrofitting grants programme). This is a fully grant funded programme.

Planning Information

Market Engagement Questionnaire published via tendering portal - https://sebp.due-north.com/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce0e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067896-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,768,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,768,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
14 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Nov 2026 - 22 Nov 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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