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Architectural Design Team - Houghton Depot

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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07 Aug 2025 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, facilitated by Sunderland City Council, seeks architectural design services for the Houghton Depot, categorized under the CPV code 71220000. The project is located in the North East of the United Kingdom. With the procurement method being selective, a call-off from a framework agreement was employed. The tender was at the award stage, with a contract value of £35,870. The award was made on 30th June 2025, and the contract period runs from 1st July to 30th November 2025. Key individuals such as Julie Rogerson from Sunderland City Council serve as contact points for this contract.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the architectural design industry, specifically those identified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The design of the Houghton Depot engaging GSS Architecture as the supplier showcases an opening for similar firms looking to expand their portfolio through public sector projects. Companies in the services industry, particularly those experienced in architectural design and interested in the North East region, would find this contract beneficial for establishing or enhancing their presence in the market.

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Notice Title

Architectural Design Team - Houghton Depot

Notice Description

Architectural Design Team - Houghton Depot

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67390058-11f2-499f-bf94-5f7ac723cc24
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe8ea4de-8f73-4ceb-b2b8-3907d1713019
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

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,870 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,870 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Nov 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

GSS ARCHITECTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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