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title: "Sunderland City Council - Vaux Housing Development"
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# Sunderland City Council - Vaux Housing Development

Buyer: PLACES FOR PEOPLE GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88416b24-54a4-4ff7-a564-f5fe23ddb8fb

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by Places for People Group Limited for the Vaux Housing Development project in Sunderland. This construction project involves the development of 132 residential units and ancillary ground floor space suitable for café, retail, or community use, alongside a community allotment named 'Kingsley Gardens.' The contract value is estimated at £31,000,000 and was awarded on 30th July 2021, with the contract period spanning from 22nd December 2021 to 22nd August 2023. This procurement followed a selective method under a restricted procedure in the construction industry.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their portfolios in the construction sector. Businesses with capabilities in residential building, community projects, or associated services will find this development particularly relevant. The collaboration with igloo and Cast Consultancy also offers potential partnerships or sub-contracting opportunities for firms looking to engage with larger contractors like Tolent Construction Limited (Living), the awarded supplier.

## Notice

Sunderland City Council sought a contract for the construction of a development of 132no. residential units, 154sqm of ancillary ground floor space suitable for cafe, retail or community enterprise; and a community allotment known as 'Kingsley Gardens' on the site of the Vaux. The Vaux site is a vacant brownfield site located on the south bank of the River Wear in the centre of the city. this was done in conjunction with igloo and Cast Consultancy. All suppliers invited to this opportunity has passed the minimum requirements of the Procurement Hub's Development Contractors DPS Official Journal Reference number 2019/S 111-270743.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac4df1a2-db1f-45ae-90f4-946c9e042d26 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2021 - 22 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,000,000 |
| 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 | PLACES FOR PEOPLE GROUP LIMITED |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR2 2YB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | Ashton |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOLENT CONSTRUCTION LIMITED (LIVING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2021 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac4df1a2-db1f-45ae-90f4-946c9e042d26

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac4df1a2-db1f-45ae-90f4-946c9e042d26
  1st October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=617769412
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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