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Research Health

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2026 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Sunderland City Council, a sub-central government public authority, culminated on 26 March 2026 with the award of a contract titled "Research Health" focusing on services related to research. The contract involves the analysis and communication pertaining to health determinants. Sunderland City Council engaged directly in this process following a below-threshold, no-competition methodology. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract active from 30 March 2026 until 30 September 2027. Located in Sunderland, UK (region UKC23), this contract is part of the UK legislative framework outlined in 2023/54.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). FRAMEWORKS UK RESEARCH & COMMUNICATIONS, an SME based in London, secured the contract, indicating room for businesses with similar profiles or expertise to grow in public sector procurement. As the procurement was executed without competition, businesses with established relations and proficiency in offering niche services stand to benefit from such direct contract awards. This presents a chance to develop collaborative expertise in health-centric research communication within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Research Health

Notice Description

Researched and tested way of talking about the wider determinants of health

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06758d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028098-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 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

FRAMEWORKS UK RESEARCH & COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

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