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title: "Specialist community engagement support and expertise in creating a community cohesion strategy for Sunderland."
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# Specialist community engagement support and expertise in creating a community cohesion strategy for Sunderland.

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05c4d473-0f8e-4a98-9f68-734963db10c4

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council has recently completed the procurement process for specialist community engagement support and expertise in creating a community cohesion strategy for Sunderland. This contract falls under the CPV classification of General management consultancy services and is valued at £69,000. The contract was awarded through a direct award method to The Belong Network, with a contract period from 6th January 2025 to 30th June 2025. Key dates include the tender period ending on 3rd January 2025 and the award being active from 3rd January 2025. The procurement process is now in the award stage, and the project is expected to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in community engagement and management consultancy to expand their portfolio by collaborating with local authorities. SMEs, in particular, might find this project beneficial due to its emphasis on specialist support in community cohesion strategies. Companies in the consultancy industry with a track record of driving successful engagement and cohesion strategies are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. Engaging with such projects can lead to long-term partnerships with public sector clients and enhance the company’s reputation in delivering high-impact community development initiatives.

## Notice

Specialist community engagement support and expertise in creating a community cohesion strategy for Sunderland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0092c602-cac0-4512-b6e6-1fd990dd5438 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE BELONG NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2025 at 09:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0092c602-cac0-4512-b6e6-1fd990dd5438

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0092c602-cac0-4512-b6e6-1fd990dd5438
  15th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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