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External Evaluation of Sunderland's Connecting Through Nature Project

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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22 May 2026 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council, a public authority at the sub-central government level, has concluded the procurement process for the "External Evaluation of Sunderland's Connecting Through Nature Project." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on evaluation consultancy services. The contract is valued at £32,004 gross and was signed on 21 May 2026, with its execution spanning from 26 May 2026 to 25 May 2029. The procurement method was limited competition, below the threshold, and the process has been completed with the award made to WAVEHILL LIMITED, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Aberaeron, UK.

This tender creates an opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in project evaluation within environmental and nature-focused sectors. Enterprises that can deliver comprehensive assessments and offer detailed insights into environmental projects would be well-suited. The limited competition approach suggests that businesses with a proven track record in similar public sector projects may find opportunities to secure similar contracts in the future, supporting growth through collaboration with local government entities like Sunderland City Council.

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Notice Title

External Evaluation of Sunderland's Connecting Through Nature Project

Notice Description

Provision - External Evaluation of Sunderland's Connecting Through Nature Project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a05a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047545-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,670 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 25 May 2029 3-4 years
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

WAVEHILL

Further Information

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