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Provision of a Financial Support On-line Platform

Sunderland City Council

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31 Mar 2026 at 11:12

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Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Financial Support On-line Platform, marking the completion of the procurement process. The contract spans a three-year period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 and falls under the industry category of specific software packages. Located in Sunderland, England, this procurement used a direct method via single tender action, below threshold, with the final award dated 30 March 2026. The contract, valued at £87,000, has been granted to Lightning Social Ventures Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in industry-specific software solutions, particularly SMEs, to expand their client base and strengthen their presence in the public sector. Companies that can tailor financial support platforms to government specifications are likely to benefit. As demand for innovative digital solutions in the public sector continues to rise, businesses with expertise in developing online platforms and financial assistance software could see growth by responding to similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Financial Support On-line Platform

Notice Description

Sunderland City Council has awarded a contract for the Provision of a Financial Support On-line Platform. The contract will be for a period of 3 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa0318b6-6395-4c70-b05c-b15787c610b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90dddc10-c61d-4e12-b49b-fe1f6516bc76
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£87,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIGHTNING SOCIAL VENTURES LTD

Further Information

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