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Advice on the Design & Specification and Financial Operating Plan in relation to the Crown Works Phase 1.

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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04 Jun 2026 at 08:45

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has successfully completed a procurement process to secure services for providing advice on the Design & Specification and Financial Operating Plan for the Crown Works Phase 1. This contract falls under the business and management consultancy services category, with a focus on the UKC23 region. The procurement was conducted through a direct procurement method, specifically noted as below threshold and without competition. This award, concluded on 1st April 2026 and signed on 31st March 2026, signifies the completion and active status of a contract with VITAMIN ADVISERS LLP, valued at £72,000 gross for the period until 31st October 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in consultancy services within the public sector. Businesses with expertise in strategic planning, financial analysis, and design specifications will find this contract aligns with their capabilities. The procurement approach opted for a direct method, denoting that small to medium enterprises (SMEs), like VITAMIN ADVISERS LLP, which can swiftly adapt and provide specialised consultancy, hold a competitive edge in similar procurement proceedings initiated by public authorities such as Sunderland City Council.

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Notice Title

Advice on the Design & Specification and Financial Operating Plan in relation to the Crown Works Phase 1.

Notice Description

Provision of advice on the Design & Specification and Financial Operating Plan in relation to the Crown Works Phase 1.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052597-2026
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Oct 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

VITAMIN ADVISERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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