Award

Perception Audit

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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19 Mar 2025 at 13:02

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Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council conducted a procurement process for a perception audit service, with the tender completed under the industry category of auditing services (CPV 79212000). The procurement method chosen was a direct award, and the awarded value of the contract was £40,500. The audit is to be conducted in Sunderland, located in the North East of England. The tender period concluded on 16th February 2025, with the contract running from 17th February 2025 to 31st March 2025. The supplier selected for this contract is J L Partners.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the auditing sector to showcase their expertise and build a strong portfolio by securing contracts with local government authorities. As the buyer, Sunderland City Council, is keen to engage SMEs, businesses in this category would be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders, leveraging this experience to win future contracts. The perception audit requires specialist skills in auditing services, thus audit firms with relevant capabilities would find this tender particularly suitable for their business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Perception Audit

Notice Description

Perception Audit - Sunderland

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a621b2c-c835-43d0-8b74-62f8340aeff8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4204c06d-b16e-417d-bc59-ad22e1b12bb1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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
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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

J L PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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