Official UK procurement notice
Provision of a Professional Services Team to manage PSDS4 Decarbonisation Works at Henley Leisure Centre and Abbey Sports Centre
Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council (Local council)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionSouth Oxfordshire District Council has achieved a Phase 4 Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) Salix Finance grant award to decarbonise two leisure centres.
The Council requires a professional services team (PST) to support the delivery of these partially grant-funded works at both sites.
Abbey Sports Centre, Berinsfield: Services associated with removal of existing boiler plant assets and replacement with Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP) and the addition of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Cells, low flow temperature distribution systems and heat emitter upgrades and associated works, including replacement /upgrade of the air handling plant plus roof and cavity wall and window installation measures, while ensuring 100% compliance with terms and conditions of grant and Salix finance processes.
Henley Leisure Centre: Services associated with removal of existing boilor plant assets and replacement with ASHP's and the addition of Solar PV, low flow temperature distribution systems, heat emitter upgrades and associated works, including replacement/upgrade of the air handling plant plus roof and fabric insulation measures while ensuring 100% compliance with terms and conditions of grant and Salix Finance processes
- Not divided into lots: 1. Project interdependence: The two leisure centres are part of a single decarbonisation project, making it essential for the appointed professional services team to work collaboratively across both centres. This interdependence necessitates a cohesive approach to ensure efficient project management, resource allocation, and the integration of outcomes, which could be compromised if the work were divided into separate lots. 2. Specialised skills and expertise: The project requires specialised knowledge and experience in various areas such as energy efficiency, renewable energy systems, sustainability practices and managing an external funding source. A single team with a proven track record in similar projects can provide the integrated expertise needed, which may not be guaranteed if separate lots were tendered to different teams. 3. Streamlined communication and coordination: Engaging one professional services team facilitates streamlined communication and coordination between all parties involved. This is critical in complex projects, with multiple stakeholders, where close collaboration is necessary to align strategies and deliver on project objectives effectively. 4. Cost effectiveness: Appointing a single professional services team can result in cost savings by reducing administrative overheads associated with managing multiple contracts. It allows for consolidation of services, leading to better pricing and financial efficiency, which is particularly important given the fixed funding envelope the project must be delivered within. 5. Risk management: By appointing one team, project risks associated with delays, misaligned goals and quality control can be better managed. A fragmented approach may lead to gaps in accountability and which management, potentially impacting the project timeline, costs and outcomes. 6. Integrated design approach: A single professional services team enables an integrated design approach that considers the unique characteristics and requirements of both leisure centres simultaneously. This holistic approach allows for the development of design solutions that optimise energy efficiency and sustainability across the facilities, ensuring a cohesive implementation of decarbonisation strategies. A single team fosters efficiency in design workflows and leads to more effective translation of consistent design concepts into practical applications across both centres. 7. Project timeline: A single team can streamline the decision-making processes, leading to quicker project delivery. A shared vision and mutual understanding of objectives for both centres, means delays due to miscommunication or the need for consensus among multiple teams is minimised. The agility of the team is essential for meeting the project timelines and achieving the stated goals within the allocated budget and schedule. 8. Quality control: By appointing a single team, there is greater assurance of consistency in quality control across both centres, by utilising standardised methods, practices and matrices. This consistency can enhance the overall efficiency of the decarbonisation initiatives and contribute to a move cohesive end result. 9. Consistency in compliance with funding requirements: The external funding comes with specific compliance and reporting requirements. A single team can better ensure that both leisure centres meet the necessary criteria set by the funding body, minimising the risk of non-compliance. 10. Improved stakeholder engagement: Having one professional services team simplifies stakeholder interactions and communication. This structure ensures stakeholders receive a singular point of contract foe updates and decisions, which enhances engagement and transparency. Effective communication helps to build trust and collaboration among all parties involved, which is essential for the success of the decarbonisation project.
CPV: Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1AwardedPublished value£500,000
- Economic & financial standing
As per the Tender Pack
- Technical & professional ability
As per the Tender Pack
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality
- Price
- Economic & financial standing
As per the Tender Pack
- Technical & professional ability
As per the Tender Pack
- Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 9 Dec 2025, 15:14 GMT
- Last source update
- 12 Aug 2026, 11:55 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 27 Feb 2026
- Authority reference
C-000226- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-081118- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
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How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 23 Jan 2026, 17:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 9 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
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Timeline
9 Dec 2025 → 12 Aug 2026 · 8 dates- Tender notice published320 days ago9 Dec 2025, 15:14 GMT
- Clarification questions by289 days ago9 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Submission deadline275 days ago23 Jan 2026, 17:00 GMT
- Award decision expected by239 days ago27 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract starts238 days ago1 Mar 2026
- Assessment summaries sent109 days ago9 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST
- Standstill ends96 days ago21 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
- Latest notice published74 days ago12 Aug 2026, 11:55 BST
Notice history
5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 9 Dec 2025- Tender notice published9 Dec 2025, 15:14 GMTUK4
- Contract award notice published9 Jul 2026, 11:37 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete9 Jul 2026, 11:37 BST
- Contract signature expected24 Jul 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract details notice published12 Aug 2026, 11:55 BSTUK7
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eddisons Commercial Limited31 Jul 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 | £233,100 | 4 Jul 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
Provision of a Professional Services Team to manage PSDS4 Decarbonisation works at Henley Leisure Centre and Abbey Sports Centre · Eddisons Commercial Limited
- Signed
- 10 Aug 2026
- Value
- £233,100
- Period
- 10 Aug 2026 – 31 Mar 2028
- Status
- active
No agreed KPIs: For this consultancy appointment, we have adopted an outcomes-focused delivery model, rather than a rigid KPI framework, to meet the wider strategic project outcome. The Professional Services Team's success is best measured by the quality, accuracy and strategic impact of the professional advice. Accordingly, performance will be managed through: • Clear deliverables - Defined outputs for each project stage. • Milestone acceptance - Payments and progress monitoring linked to the successful completion and sign-off of key project milestones and deliverables. • Evidence based reporting - A requirement for transparent reporting on assumptions, methodology and identified decarbonisation opportunities, aligned with the external funding agreement criteria. This approach prioritises the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based advice to support our decision making.
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4final-stage tenders · 8 at stage one | 3 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- EDDISONS COMMERCIAL LIMITED t/a BTG EddisonsAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (3)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender