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Commercial agency & Investment Services

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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18 Nov 2025 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council recently awarded a contract for "Commercial agency & Investment Services" under the Business and Management Consultancy industry category. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a strategic selection of Bloom Procurement Services Ltd as the supplier. The contract, valued at £284,210.53, is set in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the process completing on 24th September 2025, and the contract period extending from 25th September 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which are deemed suitable for this contract. Businesses with capabilities in commercial agency and investment services can leverage this opportunity to expand their service offerings within the public sector. The contract aligns with the strategic needs of Sunderland City Council, offering an avenue for committed businesses to engage in local government projects and enhance their portfolio of public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Commercial agency & Investment Services

Notice Description

Provide commercial agency & investment services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-708b6f14-86fa-47ca-93b3-00c1c54074c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8a23703-a164-4ca8-9229-1415b2c0abe9
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

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£284,210 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£284,210 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 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
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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

BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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