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title: "Retrofit Service Framework - AWARD"
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# Retrofit Service Framework - AWARD

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a6a13dc-0417-4fb2-9319-c764b99cb846

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## Summary

Oxford City Council, through Oxford Direct Services (ODS) and Oxford Direct Services Trading Ltd (ODSTL), has concluded the procurement process for a Retrofit Service Framework. This award aims to provide a structured framework of suppliers to deliver a range of retrofit services within the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry category. The project is situated in Oxford, South East, United Kingdom, with a procurement process that commenced with an open procedure and is now at the award stage, effective from 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2029. The framework includes four specific lots—Retrofit Assessor, Coordinator, Designer, and Evaluator—with multiple suppliers selected for each lot and is designed for a four-year period with the possibility of a one-year extension.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in energy efficiency and retrofit services, providing avenues for long-term partnerships and extensive project work within Oxford and surrounding areas. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to compete, given the framework's accessibility and structured lots. Companies specialising in architectural and engineering services, building services, and energy-related services can benefit from this procurement, as it encompasses varied expertise and enables businesses to grow through direct awards or mini-competitions issued by ODS or ODSTL for specific projects. The successful suppliers include Ambue Ltd, Currie & Brown UK Limited, E8 Portal Ltd - T/A E8 Property Services, Effective Energy Group LTD, Energy Specifics Ltd, InstaGroup Ltd, Keegans Ltd, Liberty Group Investments Ltd., Retrofit Energy Ltd, and Ridge and Partners.

## Notice

Oxford Direct Services (ODS) and Oxford Direct Services Trading Ltd (ODSTL), provide a wide range of services to Oxford City Council, the general public and private customers. ODS is seeking to put together a Framework of suppliers that can provide a range of Retrofit Services. This framework will be accessible to ODS, ODSTL and any wholly owned subsidiaries of ODS or ODSTL. The Framework will be split into 4 Lots with up to a maximum of 3 suppliers per Lot: Lot 1 - Retrofit Assessor Lot 2 - Retrofit Coordinator Lot 3 - Retrofit Designer Lot 4 - Retrofit Evaluator Projects will be dealt with on an individual basis and ODS or ODSTL can call off from the Framework Agreement by Direct Award or issuing a Mini-Competition to each supplier on the relevant Lot. This Contract is for 3 years + 1 year extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79aba8ff-afe6-4ca6-97c9-9bcf151f91b8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | OX4 2HH |
| 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 | Temple Cowley |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford East |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | AMBUE; CURRIE & BROWN; E8 PORTAL LTD - T/A E8 PROPERTY SERVICES; EFFECTIVE ENERGY GROUP; ENERGY SPECIFICS; INSTAGROUP; KEEGANS; LIBERTY GROUP INVESTMENTS; RETROFIT ENERGY; RIDGE AND PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
- 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 71315000 - Building services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2025 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79aba8ff-afe6-4ca6-97c9-9bcf151f91b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79aba8ff-afe6-4ca6-97c9-9bcf151f91b8
  11th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.odsgroup.co.uk/

## Provenance

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