Award

Resident and Employee Surveys

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jun 2025 at 12:49

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

21 Mar 2025 at 16:27

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

25 Feb 2025 at 15:07

Tender Notice
Tender

19 Feb 2025 at 09:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of resident and employee surveys, classified under market research services, with CPV code 79310000. This process, initiated as an open tender, has been completed, and the contract has been awarded to DJS Research Ltd for a value of £219,400. The surveys will be conducted in the North East region of the United Kingdom, starting from 3rd June 2025 and running until 2nd June 2029. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure above the threshold, suggesting broad access for competing bids, with the tender period concluding on 7th April 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the market research industry, especially those capable of conducting comprehensive surveys and offering insightful analyses. Organisations classified as SMEs may find this tender particularly suitable, given the Council's openness to smaller enterprises. Leveraging the extended contract period, businesses can establish a robust relationship with Sunderland City Council, paving the way for long-term growth and potential expansion into more public sector projects. The open procurement method facilitates participation from a diverse pool of bidders, encouraging innovation and competitive offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Resident and Employee Surveys

Notice Description

Provision of Resident and Employee Survey's

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-770ef30e-b837-48fc-bdeb-dabef96f521d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2d67575-efe7-442a-a240-258f510c158b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£219,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£219,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2025 - 2 Jun 2029 4-5 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
Julie Rogerson
Contact Email
julie.rogerson@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0191 5611772

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

DJS RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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