Legal Services - GNDDP and Oldham Low Carbon Heat Network Commercialisation work

OLDHAM COUNCIL

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Award

12 Jun 2026 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

Oldham Council, located in Oldham, England, has successfully completed a procurement process for legal services related to the Green New Deal Delivery Partnership and the Low Carbon Heat Network Commercialisation projects in the North West region. The tender, under the procurement title "Legal Services - GNDDP and Oldham Low Carbon Heat Network Commercialisation work," falls within the legal services industry category. The contract was awarded on 1st May 2024 to Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP, with a contract period running until 30th August 2026. The tender process was conducted using a direct award approach, suitable for requirements below the threshold for light-touch services.

This procurement offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those able to support public sector sustainability and energy efficiency projects. SMEs are deemed suitable for such contracts, as indicated by the procurement's suitability criteria. The opportunity would particularly benefit firms with expertise in environmental and commercial law, enabling growth through engagement in substantial public infrastructure initiatives. The awarded contract's value of £250,000 presents a noteworthy potential for revenue generation and portfolio expansion within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Legal Services - GNDDP and Oldham Low Carbon Heat Network Commercialisation work

Notice Description

Legal services to support the Oldham Green New Deal Delivery Partnership work and the Oldham Low Carbon Heat Network Commercialisation work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f43681c0-adc9-4a22-9b8a-0b1f52b8f513
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct award below threshold light touch services
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20242 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2024 - 30 Aug 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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 1HD
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
TLD North West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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