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Tender

06 Aug 2026 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

Oldham Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Intelligent Automation (RPA) Capability Development and Automation Delivery Partner," within the industry category of "Software programming and consultancy services." The Council aims to engage a specialist partner to develop a sustainable Robotic Process Automation (RPA) capability while delivering a programme of automations across its services in England, United Kingdom. The contract is being procured via an open procedure, with a total value estimated at £215,000. Key dates include a tender period ending on 4th September 2026 and the contract slated to commence on 5th October 2026 for a duration of one year, concluding on 5th October 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software programming and automation services looking to expand their presence in the public sector. Given the focus on establishing an internal automation capability with the potential for long-term development and sustainability beyond the initial contract, firms with expertise in knowledge transfer, governance, and training are ideally positioned to benefit. The open procurement method ensures that the process is accessible to a wide range of suppliers, though it is important to note that the tender specifies it is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, indicating a preference for larger organisations or those with significant capabilities in RPA.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Intelligent Automation (RPA) Capability Development and Automation Delivery Partner

Notice Description

Oldham Council is seeking to appoint a specialist Intelligent Automation partner to establish a sustainable Robotic Process Automation capability while delivering a programme of automations across Council services. The Council's objective is not simply to buy development resource. The requirement is to build an internal automation capability that can be sustained beyond the initial contract period through knowledge transfer, governance, training, reusable assets and operational enablement. The appointed supplier will be expected to deliver a minimum of 15 production-ready automations and support the Council to establish the operating model, standards and internal skills needed to continue delivery after the contract ends.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b9c96c1-a36b-41da-a1fc-64c13975e97b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dec3987-bb51-4dfd-b4cb-aeaf54aba7ab
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£215,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2026 - 5 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OLDHAM COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL1 1UT
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
Coldhurst
Westminster Constituency
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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