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Public Affairs Framework

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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11 Dec 2024 at 14:25

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Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has completed the Public Affairs Framework procurement, classified under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV code 73200000). This procurement process, conducted through a competitive quotation method below the threshold, covers the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 15th November 2024, with the contract starting on 1st December 2024 and running until 30th November 2027. The awarded value is GBP 120,000, and the procurement stage has transitioned to the award phase as of 22nd November 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and development consultancy services to engage in public sector contracts and strengthen their market presence. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality consultancy services would find this framework beneficial for growth, given the contract's duration and the assurance of working with a prominent municipal authority like Sunderland City Council. Suppliers awarded in this tender include 56 Degrees North, CWE Communications Ltd, Menara Advisors, Hanbury Strategy and Communications Limited, Public First, iNHouse Communications Limited, and ING Media, demonstrating a collaborative engagement for business growth in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Affairs Framework

Notice Description

Public Affairs Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f052fe0-49eb-46dd-8fe7-8b9cbf773d9e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33230b95-5e77-4dc0-9a72-9eaef83f1567
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
7
Supplier Names

56 DEGREES NORTH

CWE COMMUNICATIONS

HANBURY STRATEGY AND COMMUNICATIONS

ING MEDIA

INHOUSE COMMUNICATIONS

MENARA ADVISORS

PUBLIC FIRST

Further Information

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