Award

Agency Administration

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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14 May 2025 at 10:48

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Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "Agency Administration." This contract, valued at £25,000, falls under the Human Resources Management Consultancy Services industry category. The location for its delivery is the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, called off from a framework agreement. Notable dates include the tender period ending on 31st March 2025, with the contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 30th September 2025. The award was made to Bloom Procurement Services, with the announcement published on 14th May 2025.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in human resources management consultancy services to collaborate with a local council, potentially leading to further engagements or extensions. SMEs, in particular, may find this tender appealing due to its suitability criteria, which emphasise their participation. Companies positioned in or near the North East region can benefit from reduced logistical challenges, making this an advantageous opportunity for regional firms looking to expand their public sector portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Agency Administration

Notice Description

Provision Agency Administration

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-97eea613-13b7-4387-a288-a36fc0d5b0b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d480637b-e08c-432d-92ef-4c768a13c342
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

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 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 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 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

BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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