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title: "Intelligent Automation (RPA) Capability Development and Automation Delivery Partner"
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# Intelligent Automation (RPA) Capability Development and Automation Delivery Partner

Buyer: OLDHAM COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b9c96c1-a36b-41da-a1fc-64c13975e97b

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dec3987-bb51-4dfd-b4cb-aeaf54aba7ab |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2026 - 5 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £215,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OLDHAM COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDHAM |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL1 1UT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| Electoral ward | Coldhurst |
| Westminster constituency | Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2026 at 16:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dec3987-bb51-4dfd-b4cb-aeaf54aba7ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dec3987-bb51-4dfd-b4cb-aeaf54aba7ab
  6th August 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oldham.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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