Planning

Expressions of interest - for the delivery of the Council's statutory Registered Officer for Visual Impairment (ROVI)

OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

15 Aug 2025 at 15:50

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council, a public authority classified as sub-central government, is undertaking a procurement process titled "Expressions of interest - for the delivery of the Council's statutory Registered Officer for Visual Impairment (ROVI)." This procurement relates to the "Health and social work services" industry category, with service delivery expected within the UKD3 region in the United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, the council is actively engaging the market by seeking expressions of interest from potential providers or professionals who can meet the specified requirements. Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest by the 26th of August, 2025. The contract is expected to commence on the 1st of October, 2025, and conclude on the 30th of September, 2026.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly smaller enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are encouraged to participate. Engaging at this stage can help businesses align their service offerings with the council's needs, facilitating growth through public sector collaboration. Moreover, by being part of this market engagement, businesses can showcase their capabilities and potentially secure a strategic partnership with the council, gaining access to a sustained contract over a year.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expressions of interest - for the delivery of the Council's statutory Registered Officer for Visual Impairment (ROVI)

Notice Description

At this stage the Authority is testing the market and seeking expressions of interest from providers or suitable professionals who would be able to support this project and can meet the requirements. Please register expressions of interest by completing the form in the project documents within the project which can be found on https://procontract.due-north.com/Register - DN787267

Planning Information

At this stage the Authority is testing the market and seeking expressions of interest from providers or suitable professionals who would be able to support this project and can meet the requirements. Please register expressions of interest by completing the form in the project documents within the project which can be found on https://procontract.due-north.com/Register - DN787267

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058946
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049280-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.procurementunit@oldham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
Coldhurst
Westminster Constituency
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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