Award

Websters Ropery Refurbishment - Architectural and M&E Design Services

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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08 Jul 2025 at 10:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "Websters Ropery Refurbishment - Architectural and M&E Design Services." This process fell under the services category, specifically focusing on construction consultancy services. Located in Sunderland, UKC23, this tender used a limited procurement method for a below-threshold competition and culminated in an award stage with a contract valued at £37,995. The contract was signed on 8th July 2025 and will span from 9th July 2025 to 8th July 2026. This initiative is based on legal provisions under the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural and engineering design services, particularly those thriving in refurbishment and construction consultation. The award to Ainsworth Spark Associates, a small to medium enterprise (SME) based in Newcastle, underscores the potential for SMEs to secure contracts with local authorities. Enterprises with expertise in the built environment and capable of handling contracts within sub-central governmental frameworks like Sunderland City Council will find similar procurement processes an avenue for business expansion. Businesses aiming to engage in local government projects should align their capabilities with such public authority requirements to leverage potential contracts for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Websters Ropery Refurbishment - Architectural and M&E Design Services

Notice Description

Websters Ropery Refurbishment - Provision of Architectural and M&E Design Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055af3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038163-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,995 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2025 - 8 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@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
Not specified
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AINSWORTH SPARK ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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