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title: "Provision of Non-traditional construction archetype identification and retrofit consultancy - AWARD"
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# Provision of Non-traditional construction archetype identification and retrofit consultancy - AWARD

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55a5319a-5ceb-44da-8d2d-e5d9ef5a7b72

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## Summary

Oxford City Council has awarded a contract titled "Provision of Non-traditional construction archetype identification and retrofit consultancy" under the industry category of Building Consultancy Services. The procurement process, classified as a restricted procedure, involved the selective procurement method. The contract was awarded to Constructive Thinking Studio Limited and has a contract period starting on 10th February 2025 and ending on 5th November 2025. The objective is to identify non-traditional construction archetypes and develop a retrofit consultancy to achieve an EPC level C rating by 2030, support the council's net zero aspirations, and ensure occupant thermal comfort while avoiding conventional but inadequate retrofit methods. The services will be delivered across multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other listed territories.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in building consultancy services, particularly those experienced in developing innovative and sustainable solutions for retrofitting properties. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project aims to accelerate the pace and scale of delivery for retrofitting non-traditional properties, providing room for substantial business growth and development. The emphasis on a fabric-first approach to retrofitting aligns with organisations focused on sustainability, energy efficiency, and occupant wellbeing, making this contract well-suited for businesses committed to advancing these objectives.

## Notice

Oxford City Council is seeking to develop a fabric-first archetype approach for retrofit of its non-traditional properties that will in the future enable the pace and scale of delivery required to: o initially achieve an EPC level C rating by 2030 o achieve its net zero aspiration o achieve occupant thermal comfort. o avoid applying conventional but inadequate retrofit methods and materials which lead to unintended consequences (e.g. on-going costs, negative health impacts, building structure failure and fuel poverty).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64d26bd9-a4ce-41cf-ba6d-d4b46b5d8ce7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2025 - 5 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,700 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Holywell |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONSTRUCTIVE THINKING STUDIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71315200 - Building consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2025 at 16:04 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64d26bd9-a4ce-41cf-ba6d-d4b46b5d8ce7
- 23 Jan 2025 at 16:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64d26bd9-a4ce-41cf-ba6d-d4b46b5d8ce7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64d26bd9-a4ce-41cf-ba6d-d4b46b5d8ce7
  23rd January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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