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title: "Conveyancing Searches for Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0659f0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXFORD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-23"
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# Conveyancing Searches for Legal Services

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0659f0

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## Summary

Oxford City Council has concluded a procurement process for legal services, specifically conveyancing searches for property transactions. The contract was awarded to Dye & Durham and is active as of 13 February 2026, with an expected completion by 31 March 2027. This procurement falls within the services industry category and involves sub-central government authority operations. The procurement process was carried out under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54 and classified as below threshold-unknown, indicating a less formal method given its estimated value, grossing £45,000. The contract applies to the region UKJ1, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the legal services sector, particularly those specialising in conveyancing and property searches. Such businesses can leverage their expertise to secure similar contracts, fostering growth and expanding service portfolios. The partnership with Oxford City Council provides exposure and potential to serve other public authorities, enhancing business reputation and capacity. Engaging in contracts like this can be instrumental in achieving business growth through consistent work and collaborations in public sector procurement.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of property searches for conveyancing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015985-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,000 |

## 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 | DYE & DURHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 11:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015985-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015985-2026
  23rd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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