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title: "Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Insights for Behaviour Insights, Engagement and Research"
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# Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Insights for Behaviour Insights, Engagement and Research

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ab930c7-8391-4908-a94a-9de3c907f982

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council has initiated a procurement process for a "Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Insights for Behaviour Insights, Engagement and Research." Classified under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" industry category (CPV code: 73000000), this procurement targets projects in the North East, United Kingdom. The process is currently at the Tender stage, having been published on 26 March 2025, and it will extend until 23 February 2029. The procedure is selective, using a restricted method, making it an excellent opportunity for pre-qualified suppliers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the restrictions and the extended contract period.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research, behaviour insights, and consultancy services to expand their operations and establish long-term relationships with a government buyer. Ideal candidates are SMEs with proven expertise in delivering high-quality research and development services. The procurement model, a Dynamic Purchasing System, allows for ongoing opportunities to engage, meaning businesses can continuously showcase their capabilities and potentially secure various projects over the contract's duration. The extended timeframe until February 2029 provides a sustainable growth path for companies meeting Sunderland City Council's requirements in these specialised service areas.

## Notice

Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Insights for Behaviour Insights, Engagement and Research " Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities The months stated of this notice refer to the remaining period of the DPS including the extended timeframe until 23rd February 2029. The amendments to this notice are in accordance with The Public Contract Regulations 2015, Regulation 34 (14)b. Existing suppliers partied to this DPS do not need to reapply to join. The original contracts finder notice for this DPS was hosted by a previous e-procurement system which is no longer available to view.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd4adf59-8213-4ce9-a109-1a690e621662 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 23 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2025 at 15:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd4adf59-8213-4ce9-a109-1a690e621662

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd4adf59-8213-4ce9-a109-1a690e621662
  26th March 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities

## Provenance

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