RESOLVED - That:
a) To approve the award of a contract to Citizens Advice Stockport,
Rochdale, Oldham and Trafford (CA SORT) Group to deliver the Oldham
Advice Service, as detailed in this report, for an initial term of
2 years and 9 months from 1 July 2026.
b) To enter into a contract with CA SORT as the incumbent provider
of the Oldham Advice Service following the satisfactory completion
of Direct Award Process pursuant to Schedule 5 of the Procurement
Act 2023, with CA SORT being the only supplier with the requisite
qualifications subject to the expiry of the required standstill
period under section 51 and the
required contract details notice under section 53.