Award

Connect to Work

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

03 Dec 2025 at 08:35

Award

06 Nov 2025 at 10:58

Tender

19 Sep 2025 at 08:14

Planning

16 Sep 2025 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has successfully concluded its procurement process for the "Connect to Work" programme, with the official contract awarded on 3rd December 2025. The initiative falls within the services industry category, specifically human resources management consultancy services, and aims to enhance employment opportunities for residents in Sunderland, located in the UKC23 region. The contract has been awarded to Education Development Trust, a large-scale supplier based in Reading. The procurement followed an open procedure, ensuring transparency, and was covered by GPA regulations. The contract period spans from December 2025 to March 2030, promising substantial engagement in enhancing local workforce capabilities.

The "Connect to Work" programme presents noteworthy opportunities for businesses specialising in HR consultancy and workforce development, particularly those capable of meeting the needs of a public authority at the sub-central government level. SMEs are encouraged to engage with such initiatives, as the programme's open procurement approach and electronic submission method via the Council's Open eTender system ensure accessibility for diverse organisations. Collaboration in this project provides a platform for businesses to expand their portfolio in public sector services, contributing to regional economic growth while fostering a skilled local workforce.

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Notice Title

Connect to Work

Notice Description

Provision - Connect to Work

Planning Information

This is a notice is to encourage participation of the upcoming tender opportunity. Please register www.open-uk.org

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079161-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,516,958 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,516,958 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,516,958 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,516,958 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
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
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
TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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