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External Evaluation of Sunderland's Connecting Through Nature Project

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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19 Mar 2026 at 08:27

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Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council is seeking tenders for the "External Evaluation of Sunderland's Connecting Through Nature Project," focusing on Research Services within the UKC23 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process follows an open competition, with a tender stage currently active and a deadline for submission on 17th April 2026. The enquiry period ends on 14th April 2026, allowing potential applicants to seek clarifications. The contract is slated to begin on 1st May 2026 and conclude on 31st October 2028. Businesses are encouraged to submit electronically, following specified policies.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research services to expand their portfolio and forge new partnerships with local government authorities. The tender, valued at £27,000, predominantly measures quality at 85% in its award criteria, making it ideal for firms with a strong track record of delivering high-quality research projects. Additionally, smaller enterprises—especially those within the UKC23 area—can benefit from this procurement as it specifically accommodates SMEs, fostering local business participation and growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Evaluation of Sunderland's Connecting Through Nature Project

Notice Description

Provision of External Evaluation of Sunderland's Connecting Through Nature Project

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024886-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLC23 Sunderland
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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