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Dilapidation Negotiation 9 Mercantile Road

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2026 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has completed a public procurement process titled "Dilapidation Negotiation 9 Mercantile Road" under the services industry category. The procurement focuses on a direct method without competition, indicating a below-threshold procedure. Sunderland City Council, located at City Hall, Plater Way, Sunderland, served as the buyer, and the process concluded with an award on 30 April 2026. The contract period started on 29 August 2025 and will end on 28 August 2026, with a contract value of £56,665. The services will be delivered in the UKC23 region, encompassing Sunderland and surrounding areas.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses offering consultancy services, particularly those specialising in business and management, as indicated by the CPV classification 79410000. METHOD BUILDING CONSULTANCY LIMITED, an SME based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating the potential for growth for smaller enterprises in negotiating dilapidations and similar services. Businesses adept in providing strategic consultancy services would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future procurements within the region managed by Sunderland City Council or other public authorities.

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Notice Title

Dilapidation Negotiation 9 Mercantile Road

Notice Description

Provision - Dilapidation Negotiation 9 Mercantile Road

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039889-2026
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
£56,665 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
28 Aug 2025 - 28 Aug 2026 6-12 months
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

METHOD BUILDING CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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