Award

Specialist Pharmaceutical Advice

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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20 Nov 2025 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Specialist Pharmaceutical Advice," initiated by Sunderland City Council, has concluded its award stage, with the contract being signed on 19th November 2025. This procurement competes under a limited competition method, highlighting its nature as below threshold. The council, located in Sunderland, United Kingdom (region UKC23), aims to procure services in the realm of human resources management consultancy, as part of the public authority sub-central government's category. The active award was given with a start date on 24th November 2025, proposing an initial contract period ending on 18th November 2026, with potential renewals up to 2028. The purchasing was codified under the legal Basis UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical consultancy services to engage in public sector contracts. Business entities, particularly small and medium enterprises, in the human resources management consultancy field can benefit greatly from such engagements. The contract, valued at £69,000 gross (£82,800 with potential renewals), requires specialist advice in pharmaceutical areas, fostering strategic partnerships with government bodies. The limited competition method offers a focused opportunity for niche experts, such as the awarded supplier Andy Reay, to leverage their expertise within a defined project scope conducive to business growth. Interested parties within or near the UKC23 region are especially well-positioned to take advantage of similar future procurement opportunities opened by Sunderland City Council or equivalent authorities.

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Notice Title

Specialist Pharmaceutical Advice

Notice Description

Provision of Specialist Pharmaceutical Advice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e515
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075523-2025
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

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£69,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 18 Nov 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

ANDY REAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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