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Principal Designer (CDM / BSA) for the refurbishment and fit-out of the South Chapel at Bishopwearmouth Cemetery

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2026 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has completed the procurement process for the refurbishment and fit-out of the South Chapel at Bishopwearmouth Cemetery. This project falls under the services industry category, specifically within business and management consultancy services. The procurement method employed was direct and completed below the threshold without competition, with Beaumont Brown Architects selected as the supplier. Located in Sunderland, UK, this contract commenced on 23rd March 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027, with a total value of £140,282 gross. The relevant procurement legislation is outlined under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial prospects for growth for firms specialising in architectural consultancy and design services, particularly within the public authority sector. Sunderland City Council, acting as the buyer, exemplifies a sub-central government body actively engaging in infrastructure improvement contracts. Businesses with expertise in refurbishment and architectural design, especially SMEs, would find themselves well-equipped to pursue similar opportunities in future procurement processes with similar public organisations. The direct procurement method showcases a focus on efficient project delivery without competition, highlighting potential collaborations for firms capable of meeting specific service requirements.

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Notice Title

Principal Designer (CDM / BSA) for the refurbishment and fit-out of the South Chapel at Bishopwearmouth Cemetery

Notice Description

Provision of Principal Designer (CDM / BSA) for the refurbishment and fit-out of the South Chapel at Bishopwearmouth Cemetery

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06747e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027646-2026
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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£116,902 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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

BEAUMONT BROWN ARCHITECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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