This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Mar 2021 at 15:30

Tender

10 Dec 2020 at 10:56

Tender

17 Nov 2020 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council is conducting a tender for a "Professional Services Framework" aimed at establishing a framework for the provision of professional services. This initiative is classified under business and management consultancy services and will take place in Sunderland, England. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, divided into four lots: Architectural Consultancy Services, Cost Management Consultancy Services, Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy Services, and Principal Designer Consultancy Services. The tender period is set to close on 21 December 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 18 January 2021 and last until 19 January 2025.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in various consultancy services to engage with Sunderland City Council. Businesses with expertise in architectural, cost management, civil and structural engineering, or principal design consultancy are encouraged to submit bids. As the framework allows for providers to bid for single or multiple lots and aims to award the top three suppliers for each lot on a ranked basis, this opens avenues for competitive growth and collaboration with a key public sector organisation.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Professional Services Framework

Notice Description

Sunderland City Council is seeking to establish a framework for the Provision of Professional Services. In line with requirements the framework will be divided into four Lots as follows: Lot 1: Architectural Consultancy Services Lot 2: Cost Management Consultancy Services Lot 3: Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy Services Lot 4: Principal Designer Consultancy Services Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded independently. All Lots will be awarded and will operate on a ranked, multi supplier basis with the option to carry out further competition at the sole discretion of the Council. It is envisaged that the top 3 suppliers for all Lots will be appointed to the framework on a ranked basis. Providers may bid for single or multiple lots.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fe7afe4f-f348-4bda-8376-5ab782d9174e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/879280f3-a2ac-414f-bd06-9eb4d5e6fb6e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20215 years ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2021 - 9 Mar 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
SR2 7SN
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

BDN Ltd

Edwards Architecture Ltd

NORR Consultants Ltd

Elvet Construction

Identity Consult

Elliott Associates

Portland Consulting Engineers

Billinghurst George & Partners

RWO Associates Limited

Storm Tempest Ltd

The OM Group Corporation Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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