Playing Pitch Strategy and associated Mitigation Strategy.

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Award

09 Jun 2026 at 07:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the 'Playing Pitch Strategy and associated Mitigation Strategy' was conducted by Sunderland City Council, a public authority in the UK. The tender, categorised under business and management consultancy services, followed a direct procurement method below threshold without competition. Located in Sunderland, the contract has already progressed to the award stage, with key details finalised on the 9th of June 2026. The contract commenced on 28th February 2026, with the awarded supplier being Knight Kavanagh & Page Limited, and is set to continue until the end of April 2027. The overall value of the contract is £36,000, although the net amount is £30,000.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those focused on strategic analysis and sports infrastructure. Companies with experience in creating comprehensive strategies for sports pitches would find this tender highly relevant. Additionally, as Sunderland City Council is involved, businesses adept at navigating the frameworks of public sector projects would be well-suited. The specific focus on a mitigation strategy as part of the overall deliverable suggests opportunities for firms capable of addressing environmental or logistical considerations within their consultancy scope.

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Notice Title

Playing Pitch Strategy and associated Mitigation Strategy.

Notice Description

Provision Playing Pitch Strategy and associated Mitigation Strategy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b055
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054035-2026
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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 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

KNIGHT KAVANAGH & PAGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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