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Appointment of a Supplier to Operate and Manage the Sheepfolds Mobility Hub

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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02 Jun 2026 at 13:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

08 May 2026 at 10:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process to appoint a supplier for the operation and management of the Sheepfolds Mobility Hub. The industry category is services, specifically focusing on car park management. Located in Sunderland, UK, the contract aims to establish effective management of car parking operations, electric vehicle charging, secure cycle parking, facility management, and ancillary services. A preliminary market engagement questionnaire must be submitted through the Open E Tender Portal by 12th June 2026. The procurement method is competitive, with the contract period expected to commence on 30th September 2026 and initially end on 30th September 2031, with options for renewal extending until 2036.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in service provision related to mobility hubs, especially those specialising in car park and facility management. Companies with capabilities in deploying and managing electric vehicle infrastructure and additional ancillary services such as car clubs and parcel lockers are well-placed to benefit. The process is particularly suitable for SMEs, supporting local economic growth and innovation. By participating, businesses can influence the procurement specifications and leverage network synergies while delivering high-quality, customer-focused services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appointment of a Supplier to Operate and Manage the Sheepfolds Mobility Hub

Notice Description

Sunderland City Council (the Authority) wishes to appoint a single Supplier through a competitive procurement process to operate and manage a Mobility Hub in the Sheepfolds development. The scope is expected to include, but is not limited to. i. Car parking operations ii. Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure iii. Secure cycle parking iv. Facility management v. Management of ad-hoc mobility and ancillary services (such as car clubs, parcel lockers, and other associated services within the Mobility Hub The appointed Supplier will be expected to deliver a robust operations and management strategy that ensures the Mobility Hub is mobilised and operated in a way that maximises public benefit, supports the wider Sheepfolds development, and maintains high operational and service standards throughout the asset's lifecycle. Any information provided by the Authority as part of this Pre-Market Engagement (the Engagement), including (without limitation) the Questionnaire, the Briefing Document and any draft timetable, is indicative only and provided for information-gathering purposes. The Authority shall not be bound by any information issued as part of this Engagement and reserves the right to amend, update, or withdraw any information, documentation, or indicative timetable prior to the commencement of any formal procurement or tender process. Likewise, any information submitted by Suppliers in response to this Engagement shall be treated as non-binding and indicative only, and Suppliers shall not be bound by the content of their responses. Information provided by Suppliers as part of this Engagement will not form part of any evaluation or assessment in any future tender or procurement exercise.

Planning Information

Suppliers are invited to complete, in full or in part, the "Mobility Hub Market Engagement Questionnaire" provided on the Open E Tender Portal. Through this Engagement, the Authority are looking to i. Gain market insight into appropriate commercial models and the potential scope of services that could inform the procurement approach for the external operation and management of the Mobility Hub. ii. Develop its understanding of market capacity, capability, and structure, including the range of suppliers active in this sector and their delivery models. iii. Inform the design of the future procurement, including the development of the Specification, contract structure, risk allocation, and overall commercial approach. iv. Support delivery of the procurement objectives set out in Section 12 of the Procurement Act, including achieving value for money, maximising public benefit, ensuring transparency and integrity, and promoting fair and open competition. This is your opportunity to influence and shape the development of the Specification however the Hub should be managed in a holistic way that: i. Maximises synergies between the various component parts and services within the Mobility Hub; and ii. Ensures high‑quality, customer‑focused operations, delivering a consistently high standard of service and user experience. All documentation and communications relating to this Pre‑Market Engagement, and to any subsequent tender or procurement process, will be made available exclusively via the Authority's "Open" e‑Procurement Portal. Suppliers must be registered on the Open e tender portal to participate in the engagement and any subsequent procurement process. Suppliers can register their organisation on the Open e‑Tendering Portal by visiting https://open-uk.org/ Completed responses must be submitted via the Open e‑Tendering Portal no later than the stated submission date and time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069465
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051956-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98351000 - Car park management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLC23 Sunderland
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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