Sustainable Oldham Strategic Partnership Agreement (SOSPA)

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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