Tender

Delivery Phase Evaluation Consultant - Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens Redevelopment

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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12 May 2026 at 13:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council is seeking a Delivery Phase Evaluation Consultant for the redevelopment of Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens. This procurement is within the services industry category, focusing on evaluation consultancy services, with a primary location in the UK (region UKC). The process is in the tender stage and is being conducted via an open competition method, specifically a below-threshold procurement. The tender period closes on 2 June 2026 at 12:00 BST, with the contract set to commence on 15 June 2026 and conclude on 31 May 2027. Sunderland City Council, located at City Hall, Plater Way, Sunderland, is the buying organisation, acting as a sub-central government public authority.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by its suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy services will find this contract appealing, with an estimated value of £38,400 (£32,000 net of VAT). With an emphasis on quality, the award criteria favour submissions that excel in service delivery, assigning a 60% weighting on quality and 40% on price. The open procurement method allows for broad participation, providing SMEs with the chance to secure a public sector contract which could lead to further opportunities within the government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery Phase Evaluation Consultant - Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens Redevelopment

Notice Description

Provision of Delivery Phase Evaluation Consultant - Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens Redevelopment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0696c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043507-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jun 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
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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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