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Provision of an Active Travel Rewards App

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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28 Jan 2026 at 15:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has awarded a contract titled "Provision of an Active Travel Rewards App" within the goods industry category. The council, a sub-central government public authority, located at City Hall, Plater Way, Sunderland, conducted this procurement via a direct method, below the threshold and without competition. The contract, valued at £36,000, commenced on 1st January 2026 and is set to run until 31st December 2026, with options for two 12-month extensions subject to funding availability. The procurement stage for this contract is now complete, with BETTERPOINTS LIMITED, a supplier providing this industry-specific software package in the UKC23 region.

This tender provides opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in technology and software development for behaviour change applications. Businesses with expertise in developing and implementing mobile solutions that promote healthier, sustainable travel methods might find this contract particularly advantageous. Given the nature of the procurement process being direct and below the competition threshold, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) equipped with innovative solutions and a track record in similar projects may be well-suited to compete for potential future opportunities that arise from extensions or new tenders in this field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Active Travel Rewards App

Notice Description

Please note this contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes only. Sunderland City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a behaviour change app, which uses technology that tracks movement and travel methods and rewards users for forming healthier and more sustainable habits. The above contract will be for an initial period of 12 months, with the option to extend by 2 x 12 months, subject to funding available. The contract commenced on 1st January 2026 until 31st December 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06112c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007709-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 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

BETTERPOINTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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