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Masterplan Support - Sheepfolds

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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22 Jan 2026 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for "Masterplan Support - Sheepfolds" under the industry category of services, specifically focused on business and management consultancy. This procurement, located in the UKC23 region of the United Kingdom, was conducted using a direct procurement method classified as "Below threshold - without competition." The contract was awarded to FAULKNERBROWNS LLP, based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, and the award was made active on 1st October 2025, with the agreement signed on 30th September 2025. The contract is valued at £32,500, running until 31st March 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services to engage with government projects and enhance their portfolio within the public sector. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing strategic planning and consulting can find room for substantial growth by participating in similar projects. Such contracts not only boost business credibility but also offer the potential to build long-term relationships with public authorities like Sunderland City Council, facilitating future opportunities in sub-central government procurements.

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Notice Title

Masterplan Support - Sheepfolds

Notice Description

Provision of Masterplan Support - Sheepfolds

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060bbf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005579-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£32,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

FAULKNERBROWNS

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