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Business Case Development for Inner Ring Road Western Section Scheme

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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11 Feb 2026 at 17:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Business Case Development for Inner Ring Road Western Section Scheme" has been concluded by Sunderland City Council. This tender focuses on business and management consultancy services and was conducted in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 20th January 2026, with the contract scheduled to start on 23rd February 2026 and finish on 30th September 2026. Boasting a total value of £46,348 GBP, the award was made to AECOM, a large-scale organisation based in London, as confirmed on 6th February 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in consultancy services within the transport infrastructure sector. Organisations able to deliver strategic support in developing business cases and those that can operate under framework agreements are well-suited to engage with similar procurements. Sunderland City Council, as the contracting authority, presents an opportunity for businesses to establish robust working relationships in public sector projects, enhancing credibility and expertise through successful contributions to regional development schemes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Case Development for Inner Ring Road Western Section Scheme

Notice Description

Business Case Development for Inner Ring Road Western Section Scheme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9df5131-170d-421f-9982-a05d3353364b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99d949cb-8d63-446e-ad71-9eb29923582d
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
Large

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
£46,348 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,348 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 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

AECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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