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# Green New Deal Independent Assurance Provider (IAP)

Buyer: OLDHAM COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-badf9a0b-82d8-4813-880e-b794551eeb7f

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e9f80a2-84b4-4a91-86f7-a9b5fd9a3ffb |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | 18 Oct 2022 |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2039 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £725,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £725,000 |
| 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 1LF |
| 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 | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71500000 - Construction-related services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2024 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e9f80a2-84b4-4a91-86f7-a9b5fd9a3ffb
- 20 Sep 2022 at 15:27 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c877e631-7964-4776-b229-f2e6eb5cac7b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e9f80a2-84b4-4a91-86f7-a9b5fd9a3ffb
  8th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c877e631-7964-4776-b229-f2e6eb5cac7b
  20th September 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.the-chest.org.uk
  All communication (queries or clarifications) including your response is to go through the Council's e-tendering portal www.the-chest.org.uk and not addressed directly to individual Oldham Council employees or any Council agent by email or otherwise.
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
  Mini-competition was conducted using the Council's e-tendering system - The Chest/Proactis

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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