--- title: "Legal Support for OCC HWRC tender" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051071" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051071" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051071.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051071.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-21" --- # Legal Support for OCC HWRC tender Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051071 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051071) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051071.json) ## Summary The Oxfordshire County Council initiated a competitive flexible procedure to procure legal support for its Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) contract procurement, titled "Legal Support for OCC HWRC tender". This procurement falls under the services category and was awarded to SHARPE PRITCHARD LLP. The contract period spans from 13 April 2026 to 12 April 2028, with an option to extend until 12 April 2029. The Council, located in Oxford, aims to optimise waste management services across the region UKJ14, United Kingdom, enhancing recycling and re-use. The procurement process began at the planning stage and has now reached the award stage, with key activity dates documented, including the contract signing on 13 April 2026. This procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal advisory services within the public sector, particularly those that can offer expertise in enhancing waste management strategies and optimising performance. The council's initiative to enhance its recycling and reuse capabilities aligns well with businesses that provide technical insights or innovate waste management solutions. SMEs and legal firms with a focus on environmental law could benefit greatly by engaging further with Oxfordshire County Council, potentially leveraging this contract to expand their service offerings and establish a robust presence in the environmental services sector. ## Notice To help resource the legal element of HWRC contract procurement (I-1325) ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: 8 year contract (in total) which will include an optional extension period based around the planned Local Government Reorganisation. Further details are to be confirmed and the above initial term and extension term are not confirmed as being the points at which they would occur. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036134-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | 29 Apr 2026 | | Award date | 12 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £49,630,215 | | Lots value | £49,630,215 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £175,124 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | OXFORD | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX1 1ND | | 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 | Osney & St Thomas | | Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon | | Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SHARPE PRITCHARD | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 79111000 - Legal advisory services - 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ## Release History - 21 Apr 2026 at 13:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036134-2026 - 3 Mar 2026 at 17:01 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019201-2026 - 2 Mar 2026 at 19:21 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018694-2026 - 2 Mar 2026 at 19:18 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018693-2026 - 2 Mar 2026 at 16:13 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018615-2026 - 27 Feb 2026 at 14:48 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018007-2026 - 12 May 2025 at 08:40 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020303-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036134-2026 21st April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019201-2026 3rd March 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018694-2026 2nd March 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018693-2026 2nd March 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018615-2026 2nd March 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018007-2026 27th February 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020303-2025 12th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.sharpepritchard.co.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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