# Sustainable Oldham Strategic Partnership Agreement \(SOSPA\)

> Pre-procurement notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Oldham Council](/buyers/oldham-council/contract-awards)
- Published: 30 March 2023
- Stage: pre_procurement
- Notice ID: 77e2b835-c092-4822-9766-d6794ad731f4-629955
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-edf1611a-f545-4518-8a4a-b2d6af90b5a1

## Description

Oldham Council are undertaking this preliminary market engagement to inform a procurement and delivery strategy\. This will not be defined as negotiation and any future tender process will remain a competitive process\. The preliminary market engagement is being carried out under the provisions of Regulations 40 and 41 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 \(SI 2015/102\)\. Involvement in this preliminary market engagement will not preclude any organisation from participating in any future tender process\. Objectives The primary objectives of this preliminary market engagement:  Inform the market of the upcoming opportunity  ensure that the requirements are correctly aligned with current and best practice and are proven and affordable  gain insight and feedback on delivery structures  gain insight and feedback on commercial and contracting strategies  gain insight into funding and investment strategies  Use the information gathered to inform the tender documentation in accordance with Regulation 18 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 \(SI 2015/102\) The Council is seeking a Strategic Delivery Partner to deliver a series of high-quality public realm and highway improvement works across Oldham and its Local District Centres\. The Partner will have the financial means, relevant experience, skills and resources, and will adopt a partnership working approach that will add and supplement to the partnering ethos of NEC4 and promote collaborative working prior, during, and post construction\. The Partner could be a single organisation or group of organisations that bring together the necessary expertise, techniques, and collaborative approach to partnership working\. The Sustainable Oldham Strategic Partnership Agreement \(SOSPA\) is intended to promote a partnering and collaborative approach to delivering a programme of construction works where Partner and Employer work together to optimise delivery and remain committed to continuous improvement\. Please go to https://procontract\.due-north\.com/ and search for DN663452 for further information and to access a questionnaire that is required to be completed and returned\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77e2b835-c092-4822-9766-d6794ad731f4-629955)