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Green New Deal Independent Assurance Provider (IAP)

OLDHAM COUNCIL

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Award

08 Aug 2024 at 12:53

Award Notice
Planning

20 Sep 2022 at 15:27

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oldham Council has successfully appointed Ernst & Young LLP as the Independent Assurance Provider (IAP) for their Green New Deal Delivery Partnership. The contract, valued at £725,000, will span from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2039, covering a 15-year period. This procurement, which falls under the industry category of construction-related services (CPV code: 71500000), was conducted as a mini-competition under the Crown Commercial Services: Management Consultancy Framework (MCF3) – RM6187 Lot 3 Complex and Transformation. The engagement took place in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was selective and formed on the basis of a call-off from a framework agreement, with key deadlines including the tender period closing on 12th October 2023.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for those capable of providing comprehensive programme management, governance, and assurance services. Companies specialising in complex transformations and consultancy, especially those targeting construction-related services, will find this contract opportunity fitting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable, highlighting the inclusive approach to engaging businesses of varying scales. The appointed IAP will support Oldham Council in designing the partnership’s structure and procuring delivery partners, fostering long-term collaboration and sustainable growth in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Green New Deal Independent Assurance Provider (IAP)

Notice Description

To establish an effective Oldham Green New Deal Delivery Partnership (OGNDDP), the Council first needed to appoint an Independent Assurance Provider (IAP). The IAP's role will first be to support the Council in designing the organisational and contractual structure of the partnership and procuring the partner(s), and then to provide ongoing governance, assurance and programme management for the partnership as it delivers. Following on from open market engagement (see previous linked notice), the Council conducted a mini-competition under the the Crown Commercial Services: Management Consultancy Framework (MCF3) - RM6187 Lot 3 Complex and Transformation. The closing date detailed within this notice relates to the Expression of Interest deadline.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-badf9a0b-82d8-4813-880e-b794551eeb7f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e9f80a2-84b4-4a91-86f7-a9b5fd9a3ffb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£725,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£725,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Oct 2022Expired
Award Date
30 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2039 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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 1LF
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

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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