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title: "Perception Audit"
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buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
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# Perception Audit

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a621b2c-c835-43d0-8b74-62f8340aeff8

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council conducted a procurement process for a perception audit service, with the tender completed under the industry category of auditing services (CPV 79212000). The procurement method chosen was a direct award, and the awarded value of the contract was £40,500. The audit is to be conducted in Sunderland, located in the North East of England. The tender period concluded on 16th February 2025, with the contract running from 17th February 2025 to 31st March 2025. The supplier selected for this contract is J L Partners.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the auditing sector to showcase their expertise and build a strong portfolio by securing contracts with local government authorities. As the buyer, Sunderland City Council, is keen to engage SMEs, businesses in this category would be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders, leveraging this experience to win future contracts. The perception audit requires specialist skills in auditing services, thus audit firms with relevant capabilities would find this tender particularly suitable for their business growth.

## Notice

Perception Audit - Sunderland

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4204c06d-b16e-417d-bc59-ad22e1b12bb1 |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,500 |
| 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 | J L PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2025 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4204c06d-b16e-417d-bc59-ad22e1b12bb1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4204c06d-b16e-417d-bc59-ad22e1b12bb1
  19th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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