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title: "Public Affairs Framework"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-09-04"
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# Public Affairs Framework

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36b60197-5aa9-4128-84dc-ede7c1a1c10c

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## Summary

The Sunderland City Council is conducting a public procurement process titled "Public Affairs Framework" within the research and development services sector. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically through a restricted procedure. The tender was open until 24th July 2019, with the awarded contract valued at £60,000, which commenced on 27th August 2019 and will run until 26th August 2021. The delivery addresses for this contract are located in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services and related consultancy. Companies capable of delivering innovative solutions and strategies in public affairs would find this framework particularly suited to their expertise. The contract can facilitate growth for both established firms and new entrants that can demonstrate their capability to meet the requirements set forth by Sunderland City Council, which is looking for high-quality service delivery within the agreed timeline.

## Notice

Award notification

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aeab5c5-9f99-42ab-a94a-ef264e0b5ea3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2019 - 26 Aug 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | BIRCHAM DYSON; BRUNSWICK; PORTLAND; WEBER SHANDWICK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2019 at 12:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aeab5c5-9f99-42ab-a94a-ef264e0b5ea3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aeab5c5-9f99-42ab-a94a-ef264e0b5ea3
  4th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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