Tender

Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Insights for Behaviour Insights, Engagement and Research

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Mar 2025 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has initiated a procurement process for a "Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Insights for Behaviour Insights, Engagement and Research." Classified under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" industry category (CPV code: 73000000), this procurement targets projects in the North East, United Kingdom. The process is currently at the Tender stage, having been published on 26 March 2025, and it will extend until 23 February 2029. The procedure is selective, using a restricted method, making it an excellent opportunity for pre-qualified suppliers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the restrictions and the extended contract period.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research, behaviour insights, and consultancy services to expand their operations and establish long-term relationships with a government buyer. Ideal candidates are SMEs with proven expertise in delivering high-quality research and development services. The procurement model, a Dynamic Purchasing System, allows for ongoing opportunities to engage, meaning businesses can continuously showcase their capabilities and potentially secure various projects over the contract's duration. The extended timeframe until February 2029 provides a sustainable growth path for companies meeting Sunderland City Council's requirements in these specialised service areas.

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Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Insights for Behaviour Insights, Engagement and Research

Notice Description

Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Insights for Behaviour Insights, Engagement and Research " Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities The months stated of this notice refer to the remaining period of the DPS including the extended timeframe until 23rd February 2029. The amendments to this notice are in accordance with The Public Contract Regulations 2015, Regulation 34 (14)b. Existing suppliers partied to this DPS do not need to reapply to join. The original contracts finder notice for this DPS was hosted by a previous e-procurement system which is no longer available to view.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ab930c7-8391-4908-a94a-9de3c907f982
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd4adf59-8213-4ce9-a109-1a690e621662
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 23 Feb 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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