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Building Condition Survey to the Sunderland College site at Usworth

TOGETHER FOR CHILDREN SUNDERLAND LIMITED

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09 Apr 2026 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Together for Children Sunderland Limited, a regional authority located in Sunderland, focused on the provision of building condition survey services for the Sunderland College site at Usworth, Washington. Categorised under "building consultancy services," this service contract is part of the services industry sector. The process followed a limited procurement method, described as an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, aligning with the legal framework outside the directive's scope. The award was completed on 30th March 2026, with the Fairhurst Group LLP, based in Glasgow, awarded the contract valued at £29,970. The procurement stage has been completed, with the tender classified as complete.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in building consultancy and survey services. Businesses able to offer detailed building survey solutions are well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. Engaging with regional authorities like Together for Children Sunderland Limited could open doors for further contracts, especially those with frameworks similar to the PCR2015. The project's scale and direct award provide an advantageous entry point for firms aiming to establish or expand their expertise in the public infrastructure consulting domain.

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Notice Title

Building Condition Survey to the Sunderland College site at Usworth

Notice Description

Provision of Building Condition Survey to the Sunderland College site at Usworth, Washington

Lot Information

Lot 1

Building Condition Survey to the Sunderland College site at Usworth Washington

Procurement Information

Direct Call off from existing PCR2015 framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f18
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032440-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,970 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TOGETHER FOR CHILDREN SUNDERLAND LIMITED
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FAIRHURST GROUP

Further Information

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