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title: "Clerk of Works - Princes and Collins Street - AWARD"
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# Clerk of Works - Princes and Collins Street - AWARD

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1303526-94d6-4943-95bd-d1fa27df802e

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## Summary

The Oxford City Council has awarded a contract to Thornton Firkin LLP for the project titled "Clerk of Works - Princes and Collins Street," aimed at delivering affordable housing units at two sites in Oxford. The contract, valued at £16,500 GBP, entails the construction of 26 flats for social rent. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a tender period ending on December 5, 2023. The contract is set to start on December 11, 2023 and end on June 11, 2025.

This tender for development consultancy services by Oxford City Council offers business growth opportunities for firms specialising in construction, project management, and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in affordable housing projects would find this tender particularly suitable for bidding. The nature of the project requires contractors capable of delivering high-quality affordable housing solutions within specified timelines, making it ideal for construction companies experienced in similar projects.

## Notice

Oxford City Council (OCC) have selected a preferred contractor to deliver 26 x 1 and 2 bed affordable units over 2 sites - 12 flats at Princes Street for social rent and 14 flats at Collins Street in East Oxford. A contractor procurement exercise has been undertaken and a contractor selected (Life Build). The JCT build contract pack is currently being finalised. OCC are seeking a Clerk of Works (as set out below) for the duration of the project from this point onwards until the end of the defects period. NB. The community centre refurbishment and extension project in Princes Street will be developed in tandem with the housing development however the works will be carried out by a separate contractor. Approximate programme dates (To be finalised)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8616eec2-e657-48de-88eb-400bd0ae1634 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2023 - 11 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,500 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THORNTON FIRKIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2023 at 16:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8616eec2-e657-48de-88eb-400bd0ae1634

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8616eec2-e657-48de-88eb-400bd0ae1634
  13th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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