Award

Digital Careers Innovation Programme and a Digital Careers Awareness Programme.

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Award

27 Oct 2025 at 12:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has recently completed a procurement process for the Digital Careers Innovation Programme and a Digital Careers Awareness Programme, aimed at enhancing business and management consultancy services within the UKC23 region, United Kingdom. Initiated on 20th October 2025 and slated to end by 19th October 2027, with a possible extension up to 2028, this contract award falls under the services category and was executed using a limited competition method, below threshold. The total gross contract value is £156,000, and ESESSEE Ltd, a local SME, has been selected as the supplier, marking the award active as of 19th October 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs involved in digital innovation and consultancy services. It is ideal for companies offering high-quality consultancy and management solutions, paving the way for increased visibility and credibility in the public sector. Businesses with expertise in digital careers programmes are well-suited to bid for similar future opportunities, potentially unlocking further collaborations with Sunderland City Council or other regional authorities seeking to digitalise their services. With the focus on digital innovation, this contract can leverage technological advancements, stimulating growth and driving competitive advantages in the consultancy industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Careers Innovation Programme and a Digital Careers Awareness Programme.

Notice Description

Provision Digital Careers Innovation Programme and a Digital Careers Awareness Programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d426
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068534-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£130,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2027 1-2 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
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

ESESSEE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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