Award

Highways Technician

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Award

14 May 2025 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has completed a selective procurement process for the provision of Highways Technician services, with an award made to Bloom Procurement Services. This process, under the industry category of Highways consultancy services, involved a call-off from a framework agreement and now culminates in the active contract phase. The contract, valued at £80,000, commenced on 1st April 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. The services will be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender process included key stages with the notice published in May 2025 following the award status being active from March 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering specialised consultancy services in the field of highways consultancy. The opportunity is ideal for companies with expertise in infrastructure support and consultancy, ready to engage with public sector entities like Sunderland City Council. Being a selective procurement method, engagement in such opportunities may provide a pathway for similar future contracts due to its framework nature, enhancing an organisation’s portfolio and standing within the industry.

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Notice Title

Highways Technician

Notice Description

Provision Highways Technician

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5799f475-a1e3-405a-8317-0a2ea11937e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ba67d05-5c94-4792-83ca-e04c9b5ca333
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
Julie Rogerson
Contact Email
julie.rogerson@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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