Award

Specialist Pharmaceutical Advice

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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03 Dec 2025 at 08:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of "Specialist Pharmaceutical Advice" services within the business and management consultancy category. This award falls under the sub-central government sector within the UK and is situated in Sunderland. The procurement method utilised was limited competition, specifically aimed below the threshold. The contract, awarded to Andrew Reay, commenced on 3 December 2025 and is set to end on 2 December 2026, with potential extensions available until 2028. Sunderland City Council, located at City Hall, Plater Way, Sunderland, commenced the tender under the legal basis set by UKPGA 2023/54, finalising the contract on 24 November 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical consultancy services. With the emphasis on consultancy within the sub-central government sector, businesses adept in delivering high-quality, strategic advice could benefit from engaging in similar competitive processes in the future. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as the awardee Andrew Reay, may find ample opportunities to partner with government organisations for service delivery, especially those capable of providing specialist pharmaceutical insights in line with legislative and operational requirements. The contracts facilitated by Sunderland City Council exemplify the potential for sustainable business growth in consultancy services tailored to governmental needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Pharmaceutical Advice

Notice Description

Provision of Specialist Pharmaceutical Advice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079158-2025
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
£69,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 2 Dec 2026 6-12 months
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

ANDREW REAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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