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Specialist support on capacity building and support to deliver the Stronger Communities strategy

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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14 Oct 2025 at 07:44

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has recently awarded a public procurement contract titled "Specialist support on capacity building and support to deliver the Stronger Communities strategy." This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on general management consultancy services, and is located in the UKC23 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement, at the award stage, was completed using a direct method below the threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 6 October 2025, with the service period scheduled from 20 October 2025 to 31 March 2028. The award details and contract specifics were published on 14 October 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in community development and organisational capacity building, particularly those with expertise in management consultancy services. The contracted organisation, Belong - The Cohesion and Integrated Network, exemplifies the type of businesses that could benefit, highlighting opportunities for SMEs in similar sectors. Companies aiming to engage with sub-central government authorities like Sunderland City Council can leverage such contracts to enhance their growth and establish strong public sector relationships.

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Notice Title

Specialist support on capacity building and support to deliver the Stronger Communities strategy

Notice Description

To provide specialist support on capacity building and support to deliver the Stronger Communities strategy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aed4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064999-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
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

BELONG - THE COHESION AND INTEGRATED NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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