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title: "Public Affairs Framework"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1f052fe0-49eb-46dd-8fe7-8b9cbf773d9e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-12-11"
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# Public Affairs Framework

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f052fe0-49eb-46dd-8fe7-8b9cbf773d9e

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council has completed the Public Affairs Framework procurement, classified under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV code 73200000). This procurement process, conducted through a competitive quotation method below the threshold, covers the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 15th November 2024, with the contract starting on 1st December 2024 and running until 30th November 2027. The awarded value is GBP 120,000, and the procurement stage has transitioned to the award phase as of 22nd November 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and development consultancy services to engage in public sector contracts and strengthen their market presence. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality consultancy services would find this framework beneficial for growth, given the contract's duration and the assurance of working with a prominent municipal authority like Sunderland City Council. Suppliers awarded in this tender include 56 Degrees North, CWE Communications Ltd, Menara Advisors, Hanbury Strategy and Communications Limited, Public First, iNHouse Communications Limited, and ING Media, demonstrating a collaborative engagement for business growth in this sector.

## Notice

Public Affairs Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33230b95-5e77-4dc0-9a72-9eaef83f1567 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | 7 |
| Supplier names | 56 DEGREES NORTH; CWE COMMUNICATIONS; HANBURY STRATEGY AND COMMUNICATIONS; ING MEDIA; INHOUSE COMMUNICATIONS; MENARA ADVISORS; PUBLIC FIRST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2024 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33230b95-5e77-4dc0-9a72-9eaef83f1567

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33230b95-5e77-4dc0-9a72-9eaef83f1567
  11th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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