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Architect led project team for Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens for ACE MEND funded works

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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09 Sep 2025 at 12:08

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Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council is overseeing a procurement process titled "Architect led project team for Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens for ACE MEND funded works" under the industry category of business and management consultancy services. The procurement falls within the North East region of the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract period extending from 10th September 2023 to 31st October 2025. Key details indicate this was a limited procurement method involving competitive quotation below threshold, initially valued at £49,994.10, with a contract variation adding £12,504.44. An award was made to Purcell Architecture Ltd on 29th August 2023, with the award notice published on 9th September 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses skilled in consultancy and architectural services, especially those capable of leading project teams for cultural and historical sites. The contract provided by Sunderland City Council offers businesses the chance to establish a strong presence in the North East region by contributing to a high-profile cultural site. SMEs will find this opportunity particularly appealing as the procurement specifically supports such entities. Companies with capabilities in project management and consultancy within architectural disciplines are well-suited to thrive in this procurement environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Architect led project team for Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens for ACE MEND funded works

Notice Description

Architect led project team for Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens for ACE MEND funded works Additional information: This notice is to replace a previous notice from a procurement exercise carried out in August 2023. The Council have varied this contract to extend until 31st October 2025. Please see link below for original notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25916342-8951-47e6-933a-391e235e4c7c The original contract value was PS49,994.10 and the variation to extend value is PS12,504.44.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f779d589-d148-48e2-9fec-f78c864d6b36
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below 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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,504 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,504 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2023 - 31 Oct 2025 2-3 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
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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

PURCELL ARCHITECTURE

Further Information

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