Decision details

OGNDP - Ernst & Young contract modification

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Finance, Corporate Services and Sustainability and Deputy Leader, Executive Director Place (Deputy Chief Executive)

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To approve a contract modification for Ernst & Young (EY), to provide additional services in respect of supporting the ITT and tender process for the Oldham Green New Deal Partner (heat networks and other low carbon asset classes).

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:

That the contract modification for Ernst & Young set out in this report is approved.

Reasons for the decision:

Option 1 (Preferred Option) – approve the contract modification. Under this option, the extra scope required for the project will be secured, maximising the probability of a successful project.

Option 2 – do not approve the contract modification. Under this option, the extra scope required for the project will not be secured, with a likely severe impact on the overall probability of a successful project.

Alternative options considered:

Option 2 – do not approve the contract modification. Under this option, the extra scope required for the project will not be secured, with a likely severe impact on the overall probability of a successful project.

Other reasons / organisations consulted

N/A

Contact: Andrew Hunt, Strategy Partnerships and Policy Manager Email: andrew.hunt@oldham.gov.uk Email: andrew.hunt@oldham.gov.uk.

Publication date: 10/10/2025

Date of decision: 01/10/2025

Effective from: 18/10/2025

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