---
title: "Architect Services for Leiden Road & Underhill Circus"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065495"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXFORD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-16"
---

# Architect Services for Leiden Road & Underhill Circus

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065495

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## Summary

This public procurement contracting process involves Oxford City Council, which has awarded a contract for architect services focused on the development of new builds at Leiden Road and Underhill Circus. The contract, valued at £58,272, encompasses RIBA Stages 1-3, including scheme design, planning application, and cost planning. Located within Oxford, United Kingdom, the procurement belongs to the architectural services category, and is facilitated through a below-threshold procurement method. The award stage has been reached, leading to a contract actively held by ORIGINAL FIELD OF ARCHITECTURE LIMITED, with the service period running from February 4, 2026, to January 29, 2027, with potential extensions available until February 9, 2028.

This tender creates substantial growth opportunities for architect firms, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aiming to establish a foothold within the public sector. Given its focus on planning and development stages, companies with expertise in architectural design and planning applications are particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Engaging in such contracts not only helps firms build credibility and portfolios but also enhances visibility among public authorities, paving the way for future collaborations in the sub-central government sector.

## Notice

Professional Architect Services for RIBA Stages 1-3. Development of two new build schemes at feasibility stage to planning application stage. Work to include scheme design, planning application, employers requirements and specifications and cost planning.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013718-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2026 - 29 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £58,272 |

## 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 | ORIGINAL FIELD OF ARCHITECTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 10:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013718-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013718-2026
  16th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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