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title: "Women's Rugby World Cup - Community Engagement Partner"
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buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
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# Women's Rugby World Cup - Community Engagement Partner

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33b600f4-5750-459f-a9e9-489e8b92dff9

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council is seeking a Community Engagement Partner for the Women's Rugby World Cup, under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy Services. The procurement process involves a competitive quotation method and has progressed to the award stage. The contract was awarded to Newcastle Rugby Foundation for £66,050, with the service period spanning from 2nd April 2025 to 30th September 2026. The project aims to build connections between local communities in the North East of England through a community engagement programme, showcasing support for women's sports.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community engagement, sports management, and grassroots initiatives, especially those interested in promoting inclusivity and empowerment in sports. The suitability criteria indicate that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were encouraged to bid, making it an attractive opportunity for organisations in these sectors to demonstrate their capabilities and expand their portfolio in collaboration with a prominent local authority.

## Notice

Sunderland City Council is seeking quotes from qualified and experienced organisations to build connections between local communities through participation in a community engagement programme ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup whilst showcasing support for women's sports, and fostering inclusive, empowering experiences.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b9cdbfe-9e93-4eb8-9847-24853747cf9c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,050 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE RUGBY FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2025 at 13:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b9cdbfe-9e93-4eb8-9847-24853747cf9c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b9cdbfe-9e93-4eb8-9847-24853747cf9c
  3rd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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