---
title: "Intelligent Automation (RPA) Capability Development and Automation Delivery Partner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06de38"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-06"
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# Intelligent Automation (RPA) Capability Development and Automation Delivery Partner

Buyer: OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06de38

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## Summary

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to engage a partner for the development and delivery of an Intelligent Automation (RPA) capability. The procurement process is at the tender stage, operating under an open procedure with the main category being services. The tender, titled "Intelligent Automation (RPA) Capability Development and Automation Delivery Partner," entails building a sustainable Robotic Process Automation capability for council services, with extensive knowledge transfer and operational enablement. The procurement is valued at £240,000 gross (£200,000 net) and closes for tenders on 31st August 2026. Potential suppliers must submit electronically via The Chest portal. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st October 2026 and conclude on 30th September 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in systems and technical consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in Robotic Process Automation. Companies that can offer comprehensive RPA solutions and training will be well-placed to benefit from this opportunity. The Council's emphasis on capability building and sustainable development indicates a preference for partners capable of delivering long-term value through technical solutions, delivery methodologies, and social value. SMEs are encouraged to apply, which could provide growth potential for smaller businesses aiming to expand their public sector client base and demonstrate innovative automation solutions.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074910-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2026 at 14:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074910-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074910-2026
  6th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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