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Traffic and Transport Management and Logistics for a Large Multi Day Event to be Held in Sunderland

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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07 Jan 2026 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, overseen by Sunderland City Council, involves the management of traffic, transport, and logistics for a large multi-day event in Sunderland. The main industry category is event services, focusing specifically on traffic and transport management. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to EP Traffic Services Limited. The contractual period began on 13th November 2025 and will end on 31st May 2026. The procurement method used was limited, indicating that the competition was restricted to certain suppliers, and was conducted below the threshold regulations with a light-touch regime approach.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event services, particularly those with expertise in transport management and logistics. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like EP Traffic Services Limited may find such procurements lucrative, given the specific demands of managing large events and the logistical challenges involved. Businesses with effective health and safety protocols, budget management skills, and the ability to collaborate with local authorities for event safety and transport planning are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. This contract also hints at potential Stage 3 developments, offering further business prospects for continued engagement upon successful service delivery.

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Notice Title

Traffic and Transport Management and Logistics for a Large Multi Day Event to be Held in Sunderland

Notice Description

The Authority intends to appoint a Consultant to provide support on the Traffic and Transport Management and Logistics in relation to the event. The event Consultancy is split into 2 stages and further information is provided in the Event Brief. Unless otherwise agreed with the Authority, the commencement of the Stage 2 consultancy will commence only at the sole discretion of the Authority and following the completion and approval of the Stage 1 consultancy. The Project brief, the ITT and other documentation includes an option for the provision of the project Stage 3, the "Implementation of the Transport Plan, Logistical Requirements and Arrangements". This Stage 3 option will enable the Authority to work with the appointed Consultant (entirely at the discretion of the Authority) on the Stage 3 implementation subject to all requirements being agreed including Health and Safety assessments, budgetary constraints, for example.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060121
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001129-2026
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

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2025 - 31 May 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

EP TRAFFIC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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