Award

Specialist Diet and Support Guidance Contract

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Nov 2025 at 15:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

09 Sep 2025 at 12:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Sunderland City Council involves a "Specialist Diet and Support Guidance Contract" focused on providing guidance related to diets for children with medical conditions, allergies, and intolerances. The contract, categorized under school-meal services, is located in Sunderland, United Kingdom (UKC23). The procurement was conducted through an open competition method, below threshold, and has recently completed its award stage as of 4 November 2025. The awarded supplier, Dietitian Pro Limited, will start the contract on 10 November 2025, with its conclusion scheduled for 9 November 2030. This contract has an estimated value of £60,000, and will be executed under the legal framework outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement provides various opportunities for potential business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in dietetic support and school catering services. Engaging in a contract of this nature allows businesses to establish or solidify partnerships with local authorities, potentially paving the way for additional public sector contracts. Such involvement enhances a company's portfolio, showcasing their capacity to deliver essential services to a specified client base. Additionally, businesses skilled in adapting dietary needs for children, or those with established experience in public school catering, are particularly suited to benefit from such tender opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Diet and Support Guidance Contract

Notice Description

Support and guidance in relation to the provision of special diets to children with medical conditions, allergies and intolerances.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0596ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070919-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55523100 - School-meal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2030 Over 5 years
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
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
TLC23 Sunderland
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIETITIAN PRO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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