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title: "Development of North Easts submission to the Stephenson Challenge Fund as part of the ROCKET feasibility and development project"
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# Development of North Easts submission to the Stephenson Challenge Fund as part of the ROCKET feasibility and development project

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ef9a664-1a89-45b5-8213-e99c41976d33

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Sunderland City Council, which is seeking to develop the North East's submission to the Stephenson Challenge Fund as part of the ROCKET feasibility and development project. This service, classified under the CPV code for feasibility studies, was awarded a contract worth £63,800. The contract period commenced on 13 November 2018 and concluded on 30 April 2019. The procurement method utilised was a direct award, and the opportunity was open until 12 November 2018.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in project management, feasibility studies, and related consultancy services. Businesses with experience in local government projects and a solid understanding of the specific needs within the North East region would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging in such tenders not only provides access to public sector contracts but also enhances visibility and credibility in the market.

## Notice

ROCKET Feasibility and Development Project

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8e25e7f-878e-4d30-b3a2-2ab61f78c66c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2018 - 30 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,800 |
| 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 | RICHARD JONES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79314000 - Feasibility study

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2019 at 13:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8e25e7f-878e-4d30-b3a2-2ab61f78c66c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8e25e7f-878e-4d30-b3a2-2ab61f78c66c
  12th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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