Tender

Waste and recycling behaviour change

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

05 May 2026 at 11:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process outlined is led by Sunderland City Council in collaboration with Gateshead Borough Council and South Tyneside Borough Council, for a project titled "Waste and Recycling Behaviour Change". The procurement falls under the public services industry category, specifically focussing on research consultancy services, and targets the UKC region. The tender stage is currently active, with the procurement method identified as below threshold open competition. Key dates include a tender period ending on 19th May 2026, with the contract period set to commence on 1st June 2026 and conclude on 31st May 2027. The total contract value is set at GBP 30,000, with a procurement budget of GBP 25,000 for the services required.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability requirements. Businesses engaged in research consultancy, specifically those capable of innovating in waste management and recycling strategies, will find this contract particularly appealing. The contract will be awarded based on a combination of quality, accounting for 60%, and cost efficiency, comprising 40% of the award criteria. Such an opportunity allows businesses to participate in impactful environmental change projects, while simultaneously expanding their portfolio and gaining prominence in the public sector consultancy market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waste and recycling behaviour change

Notice Description

Provision of Waste and recycling behaviour change

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069133
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040953-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH 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)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Further Information

Notice Documents

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