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title: "Tender for Cafe Design, Refurbishment & associated works at Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot & Refurbishment and associated works at The Beacon Arts Centre, Wantage"
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buyer: "SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Tender for Cafe Design, Refurbishment & associated works at Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot & Refurbishment and associated works at The Beacon Arts Centre, Wantage

Buyer: SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055ef1

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## Summary

The South Oxfordshire District Council, in partnership with the Vale of White Horse District Council, has initiated a public procurement tender for the design, refurbishment, and associated works at two arts centres: the Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot and the Beacon Arts Centre in Wantage. This project falls under the 'Works' category and involves refurbishment activities, with a gross estimated value of £780,000. The tender process is currently active, and the procurement stage is tender. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 12:00 PM on 8th August 2025, with the last date to raise any queries being 5th August 2025. The project is located within the UKJ14 region, with electronic submissions facilitated through the Proactis e-procurement system.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in refurbishment and design, particularly those with experience in arts venue upgrades. Companies capable of delivering high-quality results with due consideration of social value are well-suited for this competitive tender, as the evaluation criteria weigh quality at 40% and price at 60%. With South Oxfordshire District Council acting as the buyer, this initiative also represents an opportunity to establish a working relationship with local government bodies, potentially paving the way for future collaborations. Businesses leveraging this opportunity can not only grow their portfolio but also contribute positively to community-focused projects in the arts sector.

## Notice

This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") is issued to those bidders wishing to provide a tender to South Oxfordshire District Council and the Vale of White Horse District Councils ('the Employer') for the Cafe Design & Refurbishment, Toilets Upgrade and Minor Fire Door Works at The Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot and The Beacon Arts Centre in Wantage (the "Contract"). For more detailed information on the specific requirements at each of the sites, tenderers should refer to document SD 3.1: Works Schedule - Cornerstone Arts Centre & The Beacon Arts Centre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039770-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | £650,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | VALE OF WHITE HORSE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Abingdon Abbey Northcourt |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2025 at 05:10 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039770-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039770-2025
  15th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://sebp.due-north.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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