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Specialist community engagement support and expertise in creating a community cohesion strategy for Sunderland.

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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15 Jan 2025 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has recently completed the procurement process for specialist community engagement support and expertise in creating a community cohesion strategy for Sunderland. This contract falls under the CPV classification of General management consultancy services and is valued at £69,000. The contract was awarded through a direct award method to The Belong Network, with a contract period from 6th January 2025 to 30th June 2025. Key dates include the tender period ending on 3rd January 2025 and the award being active from 3rd January 2025. The procurement process is now in the award stage, and the project is expected to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in community engagement and management consultancy to expand their portfolio by collaborating with local authorities. SMEs, in particular, might find this project beneficial due to its emphasis on specialist support in community cohesion strategies. Companies in the consultancy industry with a track record of driving successful engagement and cohesion strategies are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. Engaging with such projects can lead to long-term partnerships with public sector clients and enhance the company’s reputation in delivering high-impact community development initiatives.

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Notice Title

Specialist community engagement support and expertise in creating a community cohesion strategy for Sunderland.

Notice Description

Specialist community engagement support and expertise in creating a community cohesion strategy for Sunderland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05c4d473-0f8e-4a98-9f68-734963db10c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0092c602-cac0-4512-b6e6-1fd990dd5438
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£69,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE BELONG NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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