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Adult Skills and Employability

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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21 Oct 2025 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council, a sub-central government public authority in the UK, has completed the procurement process for the "Adult Skills and Employability" project, classified under business and management consultancy services. The procurement, conducted through a direct method below the threshold without competition, was finalised with New Skills Consultancy as the supplier. The service delivery location is Sunderland, UKC23, and the contract commenced on 25th September 2025, with an end date of 31st March 2026. The procurement process is in the award stage, and the contract was signed on 24th September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in adult education and employability services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises similar to New Skills Consultancy. Companies that can provide business and management consultancy services will find this contract beneficial for growth, allowing them to leverage their expertise in skill development and workforce readiness programmes. The absence of competition in this below-threshold procurement method indicates potential areas for method diversification and partnership with government bodies to expand service delivery capabilities.

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Notice Title

Adult Skills and Employability

Notice Description

Adult Skills and Employability Provision

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d0b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067095-2025
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
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

NEW SKILLS CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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