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PlanningUpdate

10 Jul 2026 at 14:29

Planning

10 Jul 2026 at 14:11

PlanningUpdate

26 May 2026 at 08:20

Planning

26 May 2026 at 08:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council is planning a significant procurement process entitled the "Active Oldham Strategic Partnership Agreement (AOSPA)." This procurement, under the public authority's sub-central government classification, is in the planning update stage. The initiative aims to execute a series of highway improvement and public realm projects in Oldham Town Centre as part of a broader strategy to enhance accessibility and connectivity via various transport modes. The project is categorised under the construction work industry with an estimated gross value of £24,000,000. The procurement is being managed through an open procedure, with electronic submissions accepted in English. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 6th November 2026, with the award period concluding by 1st March 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, infrastructure development, and urban planning, particularly those capable of delivering high-specification civil engineering projects. The procurement process favours companies that can provide both qualitative excellence and social value alongside competitive pricing. The framework agreement allows up to two participants, encouraging collaborations between the council and suppliers to optimise delivery and foster continuous improvement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable bidders, creating avenues for smaller firms to engage with large-scale public works, potentially fostering growth and increased market presence within the region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Active Oldham Strategic Partnership Agreement (AOSPA)

Notice Description

Oldham Council (the Council) has a strategy to deliver a series of highway improvement and high specification public realm projects in and around Oldham Town Centre. Active Oldham is a package of measures to transform the accessibility and connectivity to and around Oldham Town Centre by all modes as part of an ambitious vision and development strategy for investment in the Town Centre. The Active Oldham Strategic Partnership Agreement (AOSPA) is intended to promote a partnering and collaborative approach to delivering a programme of construction works and create a strategic environment where Supplier and the Council (as Employer) work together to optimise delivery by learning and working together and continually improving the services. The AOSPA term is for a maximum of 4 years. There is a programme of several projects planned initially. The final number of projects to be delivered through the AOSPA may increase and vary depending on the level of future external funding available to the Council and the success of the partnership between the Council and Supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a297
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065282-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 20264 months to go
Future Notice Date
14 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 May 2027 - 2 May 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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, TLD37 Greater Manchester North East

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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