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title: "Architectural Design Team - Houghton Depot"
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# Architectural Design Team - Houghton Depot

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67390058-11f2-499f-bf94-5f7ac723cc24

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## Summary

This public procurement process, facilitated by Sunderland City Council, seeks architectural design services for the Houghton Depot, categorized under the CPV code 71220000. The project is located in the North East of the United Kingdom. With the procurement method being selective, a call-off from a framework agreement was employed. The tender was at the award stage, with a contract value of £35,870. The award was made on 30th June 2025, and the contract period runs from 1st July to 30th November 2025. Key individuals such as Julie Rogerson from Sunderland City Council serve as contact points for this contract.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the architectural design industry, specifically those identified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The design of the Houghton Depot engaging GSS Architecture as the supplier showcases an opening for similar firms looking to expand their portfolio through public sector projects. Companies in the services industry, particularly those experienced in architectural design and interested in the North East region, would find this contract beneficial for establishing or enhancing their presence in the market.

## Notice

Architectural Design Team - Houghton Depot

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe8ea4de-8f73-4ceb-b2b8-3907d1713019 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,870 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,870 |
| 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 | GSS ARCHITECTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2025 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe8ea4de-8f73-4ceb-b2b8-3907d1713019

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe8ea4de-8f73-4ceb-b2b8-3907d1713019
  7th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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