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title: "IoT for Local Authorities Programme (IoT4LA)"
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buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
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# IoT for Local Authorities Programme (IoT4LA)

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-322fe3ea-fb37-4bd0-87ff-0429ba50e7fa

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Sunderland City Council, which has issued a tender titled "IoT for Local Authorities Programme (IoT4LA)" within the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and Internet support. The contract, valued at £60,000, aims to deliver two proof of concepts addressing challenges in Transport and Smart Building Solutions. The procurement method is a direct single tender action due to its value being below threshold, with the tender period concluding on 5th March 2021 and the contract running from 15th March 2021 to 31st October 2021, located in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs in the tech sector, particularly those specialising in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, software development, and consulting services. Businesses that can demonstrate innovative approaches to transport and smart building challenges would be well-positioned to compete effectively. Engaging with Sunderland City Council could open avenues for future collaborations and projects, fostering growth in this burgeoning area of public service technology.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract is to deliver two proof of concepts, delivered by SMEs and managed by Digital Catapult, in addressing key challenges in Transport and Smart Building Solutions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e5de0c1-8779-4df7-a471-c62a9c392875 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | SR2 7DN |
| 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 | Southwick |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIGITAL CATAPULT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2021 at 17:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e5de0c1-8779-4df7-a471-c62a9c392875

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e5de0c1-8779-4df7-a471-c62a9c392875
  25th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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