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title: "Legal Services - GNDDP and Oldham Low Carbon Heat Network Commercialisation work"
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# Legal Services - GNDDP and Oldham Low Carbon Heat Network Commercialisation work

Buyer: OLDHAM COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81a6d8a6-d8fd-4d09-a75a-0b0b482c1cd6

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f43681c0-adc9-4a22-9b8a-0b1f52b8f513 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 30 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OLDHAM COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDHAM |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL1 1HD |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f43681c0-adc9-4a22-9b8a-0b1f52b8f513

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f43681c0-adc9-4a22-9b8a-0b1f52b8f513
  12th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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