---
title: "Legal advice in relation to Oxford District Heat Network"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0603be"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXFORD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-12"
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# Legal advice in relation to Oxford District Heat Network

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0603be

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## Summary

Oxford City Council has awarded a contract for legal advice services related to the Oxford District Heat Network (ODHN) project. The purchase falls under the industry category of legal services, and is designated for a specific project, highlighting the provision of specialist legal advice for heat networks. This contract is based in Oxford, United Kingdom, with the procurement process reaching the 'Award' stage as of 12 January 2026. The procurement method was below threshold, and the contract is active with a value of £72,600, commencing on 12 August 2025 and expected to conclude by 1 November 2027, with a possible six-month extension if required for completion.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms, particularly those specialising in energy, infrastructure, or environmental law, to establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector. Large-scale firms such as BEVAN BRITTAN LLP, which is the awarded supplier, are well-suited to compete for such contracts due to their capacity to offer specialised services. Businesses aiming for growth in the sustainable energy sector can leverage such opportunities to expand their portfolio and expertise, positioning themselves as key players in the development of city-specific heat networks.

## Notice

Contracts for the provision of specialist legal advice on heat networks for ODHN project

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002290-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2025 - 1 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £72,600 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | BEVAN BRITTAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2026 at 14:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002290-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002290-2026
  12th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bevanbrittan.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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