Award

Resident and Employee Surveys

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jun 2025 at 09:44

Tender

21 Mar 2025 at 16:25

TenderUpdate

21 Mar 2025 at 16:25

TenderUpdate

25 Feb 2025 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council recently awarded a contract for the "Resident and Employee Surveys," classified under the market research services category. The successful tender was completed using an open procedure and took place in Sunderland, located in the UKC23 region. The award process culminated with the signing of the contract on 3 June 2025, marking the completion stage of this procurement, initially active with a submission deadline on 24 March 2025. DJS Research Limited, a supplier based in Cheshire, emerged as the contract winner, furthering the council's commitment to delivering quality services, including social value considerations, and maintaining an open and competitive procurement environment.

This particular tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in market research services to expand their clientele and service offerings. Companies with expertise in conducting comprehensive surveys tailored to residents and employees are ideal candidates for such contracts. The competitive criteria comprised quality evaluations, price matching, and social value contributions, underscoring the council's focus on value and community impact. Engaging in these procurement processes can enhance business reputation, open avenues for future collaborations, and fortify regional presence in the UK market.

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Notice Title

Resident and Employee Surveys

Notice Description

Provision of Resident and Employee Surveys.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Resident and Employee Surveys.

Renewal: March 2029

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e3a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031450-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£219,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
March 2029

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Julie Rogerson
Contact Email
julie.rogerson@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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), TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DJS RESEARCH

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