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title: "RFQ for an Architect-led consultant team to produce RIBA Stage 1 feasibility options for potential upgrades to the Council Chamber at the Oxford Town Hall - AWARD"
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# RFQ for an Architect-led consultant team to produce RIBA Stage 1 feasibility options for potential upgrades to the Council Chamber at the Oxford Town Hall - AWARD

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6f7e037-b786-4913-946e-1f1767405efb

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## Summary

Oxford City Council has awarded a contract for architectural services concerning potential upgrades to the Council Chamber at the historic Oxford Town Hall, a Grade II* listed building. The procurement title is "RFQ for an Architect-led consultant team to produce RIBA Stage 1 feasibility options for potential upgrades to the Council Chamber at the Oxford Town Hall". Under a restricted procedure, this procurement process involved selective tendering. The award was made on 24th February 2026 to James Mackintosh Architects Ltd, with the contract set to run from 13th April 2026 to 12th December 2026. The project is classified under the industry category of architectural and related services, aiming to preserve the integrity of a historic site while enhancing its functionality. Oxford and its council play pivotal roles as both the regulatory and supervisory authority, ensuring compliance with all conservation and architectural stipulations.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural services, particularly those experienced with historic buildings. The project presents a unique chance for architects to showcase their skills in combining modern upgrades with heritage conservation, a valuable credential in the competitive field of architectural design. While specifically focused on architectural firms, this initiative could interest consultants and engineers who provide complementary services to heritage projects, enabling them to align most suitably with tender requirements and selection criteria set by Oxford City Council.

## Notice

Oxford City Council are seeking to appoint an Architect-led consultant team with suitable experience of working with historic buildings, to produce feasibility options and cost estimates for potential upgrades to the historic Council Chamber at the Oxford Town Hall, which is a Grade II* listed building.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8d65906-449c-498d-8cf6-1dfa4ea100a3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 12 Dec 2026 |
| 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 | 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 | JAMES MACKINTOSH ARCHITECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8d65906-449c-498d-8cf6-1dfa4ea100a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8d65906-449c-498d-8cf6-1dfa4ea100a3
  13th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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