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Research through engagement with Washington residents to support the development of the Washington Plan for Neighbourhoods Regeneration Plan

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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07 Aug 2025 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has completed a procurement process titled "Research through engagement with Washington residents to support the development of the Washington Plan for Neighbourhoods Regeneration Plan." This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on research and development services. Located in Sunderland, UK (region UKC23), the procurement process was carried out under a direct method, categorized as below threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 24th June 2025 and spans from 25th June 2025 to 30th November 2025, with MMC Research Ltd being awarded the contract. The process is in the Award stage as of 7th August 2025, with the gross contract value amounting to £31,200.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development and engaging with community players. It is especially well-suited for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises), such as MMC Research Ltd, which has successfully secured the contract. Businesses that excel in consulting, research services, and community engagement would find growth potential in similar public procurement opportunities offered by municipal councils like Sunderland City Council, providing services that support local governmental development plans.

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Notice Title

Research through engagement with Washington residents to support the development of the Washington Plan for Neighbourhoods Regeneration Plan

Notice Description

Provision of Research through engagement with Washington residents to support the development of the Washington Plan for Neighbourhoods Regeneration Plan

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05834a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046884-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MMC RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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