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Architectural services to support the proposed Gillas Lane Primary Academy

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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09 Dec 2025 at 08:39

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council, a public authority within the sub-central government category, recently completed a procurement process for architectural services related to the proposed Gillas Lane Primary Academy in Sunderland, United Kingdom. This project falls under the services industry category focusing on architectural and related services. The process utilised a limited competition procurement method, designed as a below-threshold tender, and the contract has been awarded and made active as of the 5th of November, 2025. The contract spans from the 5th of November 2025 to the 31st of October 2026, with a gross financial commitment of £37,200 out of which £31,000 is net. The project operates within the UKC23 region, offering a notable opportunity for providing public sector services in this locale.

Opportunities stemming from this tender primarily benefit businesses specialising in architectural services, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises. Building Design Northern, an SME based in Sunderland, successfully secured the contract to render their expertise for this educational facility project. The specifics of the procurement method suggest there is room for similar businesses adept at navigating limited competition tenders to engage with government programmes, thereby expanding their footprint in government contracting within the region. This represents a valuable avenue for growth for businesses prepared to offer specialised services and adapted solutions within constrained procurement environments.

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Notice Title

Architectural services to support the proposed Gillas Lane Primary Academy

Notice Description

Provision of Architectural services to support the proposed Gillas Lane Primary Academy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f157
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080872-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 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

BUILDING DESIGN NORTHERN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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