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Published 9 Dec 2025, 15:14 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Provision of a Professional Services Team to manage PSDS4 Decarbonisation Works at Henley Leisure Centre and Abbey Sports Centre

Official notice

Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council (Local council)

ServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitable
Published estimate£500,000≈ £167k / year · £600,000 inc. VAT53.4% below published estimate
Submissions closed 23 Jan 2026awarded 4 Jul 2026
Awarded to Eddisons Commercial Limited
Contract term 3 yrsends 28 Feb 2029 · starts 1 Mar 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

South 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 published
Lot #1Awarded 3 yrsSMEPublished value£500,000
Contract period: 1 Mar 2026 – 28 Feb 2029 (3 yrs)Value: £500,000 exc. VAT · £600,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: South EastEligibility: SME eligible
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    As per the Tender Pack

  • Technical & professional ability

    As per the Tender Pack

What it takes to win
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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).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Quality: 60%Price: 40%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality
  • Price
Conditions of participation2
  • Economic & financial standing

    As per the Tender Pack

  • Technical & professional ability

    As per the Tender Pack

What this means for your bid
  • 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)
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Delivery area
South East (UKJ14)
Official registry OCID
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How it was run

Official notice
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Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
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
  1. Tender notice published320 days ago
    9 Dec 2025, 15:14 GMT
  2. Clarification questions by289 days ago
    9 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
  3. Submission deadline275 days ago
    23 Jan 2026, 17:00 GMT
  4. Award decision expected by239 days ago
    27 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
  5. Contract starts238 days ago
    1 Mar 2026
  6. Assessment summaries sent109 days ago
    9 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST
  7. Standstill ends96 days ago
    21 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
  8. Latest notice published74 days ago
    12 Aug 2026, 11:55 BST

Notice history

5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 9 Dec 2025
  1. Tender notice published
    9 Dec 2025, 15:14 GMT
    UK4
  2. Contract award notice published
    9 Jul 2026, 11:37 BST
    UK6
  3. Status changed to complete
    9 Jul 2026, 11:37 BST
  4. Contract signature expected
    24 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled
  5. Contract details notice published
    12 Aug 2026, 11:55 BST
    UK7

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value £233,1001 award exc. VAT
Bids received 43 from SMEs
Contracts signed 1latest 10 Aug 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Eddisons Commercial Limited31 Jul 2026 – 31 Mar 2028£233,1004 Jul 2026Awarded

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

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
4final-stage tenders · 8 at stage one30—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

South Oxfordshire District Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PRWZ-2743-VQTG Abbey House, Abbey Close, Abingdon, South East, OX14 3JEContact email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice

Official documents & specifications (3)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Contract details notice contractContract details noticeUK7Contract details notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender