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Framework for The Distribution of Sunderland Newsletter

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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10 Feb 2026 at 10:44

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has completed a public procurement process to establish a framework for the distribution of the Sunderland Newsletter, as outlined in the contract ID 011703-2026. The process operated on a sole supplier basis, appointing SWIFT ADVERTISING NE LTD. as the supplier. The procurement falls within the services category, particularly facilities management services, and is valued at an amount of GBP 94,380 net. The contract, awarded on 10th February 2026, will run until 9th February 2030. The framework agreement does not guarantee specific quantities or orders, allowing for flexibility as quantities may vary over the framework term. The principal location for the services is in the Sunderland area, UKC23.

This framework presents a substantial business growth opportunity for SWIFT ADVERTISING NE LTD., particularly for SMEs involved in distribution services. The contract's characteristics promise a steady engagement over the framework's four-year term, with the potential for varying orders, offering SMEs the ability to showcase flexibility and reliability. Businesses engaged in logistic coordination, fleet management, or direct door-to-door distribution services would find this type of contract highly advantageous, placing them in an optimal position to secure and maintain significant public sector partnerships, enhancing their market position and professional reputation within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for The Distribution of Sunderland Newsletter

Notice Description

Framework to appoint a company to distribute the Sunderland Newsletter to all households within Sunderland. The framework will be awarded and will operate on a sole supplier basis. This is a framework and quantities may vary during the framework term. As such the Council makes no guarantee of any quantities, values, or orders under this framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011703-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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

79993100 - Facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£94,380 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 9 Feb 2030 4-5 years
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
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

SWIFT ADVERTISING NE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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