This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

27 Jul 2026 at 10:13

Planning

27 Mar 2026 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has initiated an open procurement process for the provision of Jopling's House Management Agent Service. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically residential property renting or leasing services, and is located in Sunderland, UK (region UKC23). The tender is currently in the active stage, with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 19th August 2026 and tender submissions due by 27th August 2026. A supplier briefing is scheduled via Microsoft Teams on 12th August 2026. The procurement is being conducted through the open procedure, and all submissions must be made electronically via the NEPO eTender system. The contract is valued at £400,000 with a gross amount of £480,000, and the contract period will begin on 24th September 2026, ending on 23rd September 2031.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in property management services, particularly those with expertise in managing residential properties. As the procurement process is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), it provides an accessible opportunity for a diverse range of companies to compete. Businesses that are adept at delivering high-quality management services and demonstrating value for money will be well-placed to bid effectively, given the weighted evaluation criteria of 40% for quality, 55% for price, and 5% for social value. By engaging in this procurement, companies can strengthen their portfolio within the public sector, fostering growth and establishing valuable networks in the region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Jopling's House Management Agent Service

Notice Description

Provision of Jopling's House Management Agent Service. Please note there will be a supplier briefing being held via Microsoft Teams at 2:00pm Wednesday 12th August 2026, if you would like to attend please request an invite via the correspondence section in OPEN detailing email addresses of who would like to be invited.

Planning Information

This will be an online questionnaire which can be obtained from www.open-uk.org Reference Number: OPEN2026575

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067658
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070683-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70210000 - Residential property renting or leasing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
10 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Sep 2026 - 23 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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